How severe is CVE-2009-5120?

CVE-2009-5120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5120?

CVE-2009-5120 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-2009-5120?

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

When was CVE-2009-5120 published?

CVE-2009-5120 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5120

CVE-2009-5120 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% (57th 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 allows connections to TCP port 1812 from arbitrary source IP addresses, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via UTF-7 text to the 404 error page of a Project Woodstock service on this port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5120?: The default configuration of Apache Tomcat in Websense Manager in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter 7.0 allows connections to TCP port 1812 from arbitrary source IP addresses, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via UTF-7 text to the 404 error page of a Project Woodstock service on this port.
How severe is CVE-2009-5120?: CVE-2009-5120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5120?: CVE-2009-5120 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-2009-5120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5120 published?: CVE-2009-5120 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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