Opera < 7.55.0 Cross-Domain Dialog Box Spoofing

low Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800830

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

Description

The remote host is using a version of Opera that is prone to a security flaw where a malicious website can spoof a cross-domain dialog box that may entice the local user to enter information based on the bogus domain. For example, if the malicious website were to spoof a trusted domain, the user may enter confidential information into the dialog box. These sort of exploits are commonly referred to as 'Phishing' scams.

Solution

Install Opera 7.55.0 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 800830

Family: Web Clients

Reference Information

BID: 11475