CVE-2007-6511
CVE-2007-6511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Enterpise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Websense Enterpise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Websense Enterprise 6.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering by visiting http URLs with a (1) RealPlayer G2, (2) MSMSGS, or (3) StoneHttpAgent User-Agent header, which results in a Non-HTTP categorization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6511?
- Websense Enterprise 6.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering by visiting http URLs with a (1) RealPlayer G2, (2) MSMSGS, or (3) StoneHttpAgent User-Agent header, which results in a Non-HTTP categorization.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6511?
- CVE-2007-6511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6511 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6511?
- CVE-2007-6511 affects Websense Enterpise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6511?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6511 published?
- CVE-2007-6511 was published on 2007-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-December/059092.html
- http://mrhinkydink.blogspot.com/2007/12/websense-policy-filtering-bypass.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28026
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485032/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485033/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4210
- http://www.websense.com/SupportPortal/SupportKbs/976.aspx
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39023
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterpise:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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