Is CVE-2005-1669 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2005-1669 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2005-1669 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-1669 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-1669?

CVE-2005-1669 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2005-1669

CWE-79Published: June 16, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Opera 8.0 Final Build 1095 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via "javascript:" URLs when a new window or frame is opened, which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions on other domains.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1669 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.