How severe is CVE-2008-7312?

CVE-2008-7312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7312?

CVE-2008-7312 primarily affects Websense Enterprise. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7312?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7312 published?

CVE-2008-7312 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7312

CVE-2008-7312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Enterprise 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Websense Enterprise
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Filtering Service in Websense Enterprise 5.2 through 6.3 does not consider the IP address during URL categorization, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass filtering via an HTTP request, as demonstrated by a request to a compromised server associated with a specific IP address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7312?: The Filtering Service in Websense Enterprise 5.2 through 6.3 does not consider the IP address during URL categorization, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass filtering via an HTTP request, as demonstrated by a request to a compromised server associated with a specific IP address.
How severe is CVE-2008-7312?: CVE-2008-7312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7312?: CVE-2008-7312 primarily affects Websense Enterprise. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7312?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7312 published?: CVE-2008-7312 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterprise:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterprise:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterprise:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterprise:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterprise:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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