CVE-2018-16135: The Opera Mini application 47.1.2249.129326 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the Location Permissi

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-16135 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting opera mini. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Opera Mini application 47.1.2249.129326 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the Location Permission dialog via a crafted web site.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-12-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opera

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-26 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opera opera mini DOWNGRADE

Affected: 47.1.2249.129326

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 47.1.2249.129326

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opera-mini || rpm -q opera-mini || opera-mini --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 47.1.2249.129326 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opera-mini sudo apt install opera-mini=<VERSION_BEFORE_47.1.2249.129326> sudo apt-mark hold opera-mini

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list opera-mini sudo dnf downgrade opera-mini-<VERSION_BEFORE_47.1.2249.129326> sudo dnf versionlock add opera-mini

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-16135?

opera mini: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16135 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16135 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-16135 affect?

CVE-2018-16135 affects opera mini. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Opera Mini application 47.1.2249.129326 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the Location Permission dialog via a crafted web site.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16135?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-23253 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Opera Mini for Android below 53.1 displays URL left-aligned in the address field

References

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