#VU47852 Spoofing attack in Opera Mini


Published: 2020-10-20 | Updated: 2020-10-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47852

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:W/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Opera Mini
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Opera Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the address bar. A remote attacker can spoof page content and obfuscate the true source of data as presented in the browser.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Opera Mini: 51.0.2254


External links
http://blog.rapid7.com/2020/10/20/vulntober-multiple-mobile-browser-address-bar-spoofing-vulnerabilities/
http://www.rafaybaloch.com/2020/10/multiple-address-bar-spoofing-vulnerabilities.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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