LOW
CVE-2011-0685
CWE-20Published: January 31, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Delete Private Data feature in Opera before 11.01 does not properly implement the "Clear all email account passwords" option, which might allow physically proximate attackers to access an e-mail account via an unattended workstation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-0685 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
opera1 product(s)
opera browser
Source: NVD CPE · 74 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/986/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-0685
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-0685 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.