Opera Browser Fixes Big Security Hole That Could Have Exposed Your Information

A now-patched security flaw in the Opera web browser could have enabled a malicious extension to gain unauthorized, full access to private APIs.

The attack, codenamed CrossBarking, could have made it possible to conduct actions such as capturing screenshots, modifying browser settings, and account hijacking, Guardio Labs said.

To demonstrate the issue, the company said it managed to publish a seemingly harmless browser extension to the Chrome Web Store that could then exploit the flaw when installed on Opera, making it an instance of a cross-browser-store attack.

The issue has been addressed by Opera as of September 24, 2024, following responsible disclosure. That said, this is not the first time security flaws have been identified in the browser.

See more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/opera-browser-fixes-big-security-hole.html

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