Vulnerability Description
Opera 9.52 and earlier, and 10.00 Beta 3 Build 1699, does not properly block data: URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Location header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI or (2) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Location header. NOTE: the JavaScript executes outside of the context of the HTTP site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.52 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3323/Exploit
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52996
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3323/Exploit
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52996
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3013?
CVE-2009-3013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Opera 9.52 and earlier, and 10.00 Beta 3 Build 1699, does not properly block data: URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attac...
How severe is CVE-2009-3013?
CVE-2009-3013 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3013?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.