MEDIUM
CVE-2009-3048
CWE-20Published: September 2, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Opera before 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD does not properly implement the "INPUT TYPE=file" functionality, which allows remote attackers to trick a user into uploading an unintended file via vectors involving a "dropped file."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3048 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/931/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/931/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-3048
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 2, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3048 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.