LOW
CVE-2004-2083
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 11, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Opera Web Browser 7.0 through 7.23 allows remote attackers to trick users into executing a malicious file by embedding a CLSID in the file name, which causes the malicious file to appear as a trusted file type, aka "File Download Extension Spoofing."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-2083 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
opera1 product(s)
opera browser
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken Link · Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken Link · Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-2083
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 11, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-2083 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.