CVE-2010-2666

Opera before 10.54 on Windows and Mac OS X does not properly enforce permission requirements for widget filesystem access and directory selection, which allows…

published July 7, 2010

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky oversight in Opera could let user-assisted attackers modify files without proper permissions! 😱 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at check-in. Guests can invite anyone into their room, potentially leading to some serious mischief! An attacker could create or modify arbitrary files on the victim's system, paving the way to execute malicious code. It's like leaving your front door wide open and inviting someone to redecorate your living room — just not in a way you'd appreciate!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at check-in. Guests can invite anyone into their room, potentially leading to some serious mischief! This vulnerability allows user-assisted remote attackers to exploit inadequate permission requirements in Opera before version 10.54 for filesystem access and directory selection through widget File I/O operations.

What to do

An attacker could create or modify arbitrary files on the victim's system, paving the way to execute malicious code. It's like leaving your front door wide open and inviting someone to redecorate your living room — just not in a way you'd appreciate! Upgrade your Opera browser to version 10.54 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, consider reviewing your widget configurations to ensure proper permission settings are enforced. Regularly checking for updates can help keep your system secure! You've got this! Patch it up and keep surfing the web safely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05039 · 92.3th percentile
Published
2010-07-07T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 18:00Z
    Opera before 10.54 on Windows and Mac OS X does not properly enforce permission requirements for widget filesystem access and directory selection, which allows…
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