EIP-2026-118998

PRE-CVE

Opera 9.52/9.60 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118998. PoCs published by Aviv Raff.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages Opera's opera:config functionality to modify mail handler settings, allowing arbitrary command execution via the 'mailto:' URI handler. The PoC demonstrates launching calc.exe by manipulating external mail application preferences.

Description

Opera 9.52/9.60 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Aviv Raff · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6813

This exploit leverages Opera's opera:config functionality to modify mail handler settings, allowing arbitrary command execution via the 'mailto:' URI handler. The PoC demonstrates launching calc.exe by manipulating external mail application preferences.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Opera Browser (version unspecified, likely pre-2008)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must click a link · Opera browser with vulnerable opera:config handling
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026