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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade linux-operaUpgrade opera-develUpgrade opera | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-client/opera. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 22, 2005 |
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