Vulnerability Description
Opera allows remote attackers to bypass intended cookie access restrictions on a web application via "%2e%2e" (encoded dot dot) directory traversal sequences in a URL, which causes Opera to send the cookie outside the specified URL subsets, e.g. to a vulnerable application that runs on the same server as the target application.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0056.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-March/018475.htmlNot Applicable
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0056.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-March/018475.htmlNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0593?
CVE-2003-0593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Opera allows remote attackers to bypass intended cookie access restrictions on a web application via "%2e%2e" (encoded dot dot) directory traversal sequences in a URL, which causes Opera to send the c...
How severe is CVE-2003-0593?
CVE-2003-0593 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.