CVE-2002-2312

Opera 6.0.1 - Arbitrary File Upload via JavaScript Keystroke Event

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2312. PoCs published by Andreas Sandblad.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a JavaScript vulnerability in older browsers (e.g., IE, Opera) to subvert keypress events, allowing arbitrary local file disclosure via a file upload form. The PoC specifically targets the 'onkeydown' event to simulate Ctrl+V (Paste) and exfiltrate files like 'index.dat' from the user's system.

Description

Opera 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Andreas Sandblad · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21636

This exploit leverages a JavaScript vulnerability in older browsers (e.g., IE, Opera) to subvert keypress events, allowing arbitrary local file disclosure via a file upload form. The PoC specifically targets the 'onkeydown' event to simulate Ctrl+V (Paste) and exfiltrate files like 'index.dat' from the user's system.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera (versions affected by CVE-2002-2312)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage · Browser must be vulnerable to CVE-2002-2312
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/283866
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284096
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5290

Scores

EPSS 0.0176
EPSS Percentile 75.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
opera_software/opera 6.0.1
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026