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Opera GX Flaw Let Sites Auto-Install Mods to Steal Data

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Opera GX Flaw Let Sites Auto-Install Mods to Steal Data

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Opera GX Flaw Let Sites Auto-Install Mods to Steal Data

A vulnerability in Opera GX allowed malicious websites to automatically install mods that could exfiltrate data from other pages visited by users. The flaw has been patched by Opera.

Why it matters: Opera GX users are affected by the risk of data theft through unauthorized mod installation; practitioners should ensure users update to the patched version immediately.

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