CVE-2010-4047
CWE-79Published: October 21, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Opera before 10.63 does not properly select the security context of JavaScript code associated with an error page, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-4047 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-4047 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts