CVE-2002-0783

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Opera 6.01, 6.0, and 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the security context of other sites by setting the location of a frame or iframe to a Javascript: URL.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0117.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9096.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4745
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0117.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9096.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4745

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21451✓ verified
First seen May 15, 2002
Opera 5.12/6.0 - Frame Location Same Origin Policy Circumvention
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0783?

CVE-2002-0783 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Opera 6.01, 6.0, and 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the security context of other sites by setting the location of a frame or iframe to a Javascript: URL.

When was CVE-2002-0783 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0783 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0783 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0783 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0783?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0783, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0783

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