CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3750

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Opera versions prior to 8.51 on Linux and Unix systems allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by using shell metacharacters (backticks) in a URL that another product provides as a command line argument when launching Opera.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Opera to version 8.51 or later, which eliminates this vulnerability. Also consider restricting the passing of URLs from other products to Opera.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Opera before 8.51 on Linux and Unix systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters (backticks) in a URL that another product provides in a command line argument when launching Opera.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS