How severe is CVE-2009-5119?

CVE-2009-5119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5119?

CVE-2009-5119 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5119?

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

When was CVE-2009-5119 published?

CVE-2009-5119 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5119

CVE-2009-5119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Web Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Filter
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Apache Tomcat in Websense Manager in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter 7.0 enables weak SSL ciphers in conf/server.xml, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5119?: The default configuration of Apache Tomcat in Websense Manager in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter 7.0 enables weak SSL ciphers in conf/server.xml, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.
How severe is CVE-2009-5119?: CVE-2009-5119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5119?: CVE-2009-5119 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5119 published?: CVE-2009-5119 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.websense.com/support/article/t-kbarticle/v7-Apache-Tomcat-security-vulnerabilities-1258048503850

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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