MEDIUM
CVE-2005-2407
CWE-1021Published: August 1, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above a file download dialog box, then tricking the user into double-clicking on the "Run" button, aka "link hijacking".
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-2407 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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/advisories/15781Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15781Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-2407
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-1021
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 1, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-1021)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-2407 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.