Opera 'javascript: URI' XSS Vulnerability - Sep09

Summary
This host is installed with Opera Web Browser and is prone to Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting attacks in the victim's system. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to Opera version 9.64 or later and 10.10 or later. For updates refer to http://www.opera.com/
Insight
Error occurs when application fails to sanitise the 'javascript:' and 'data:' URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which can be exploited via vectors related to injecting a Location header.
Affected
Opera version 9.52 and prior and 10.00 Beta 3 Build 1699 on Windows.
References

Updated on 2015-03-25