CVE-2009-5121
CVE-2009-5121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Email Security 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Websense Websense Email Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Websense Email Security 7.1 before Hotfix 4 allows remote attackers to bypass the sender-based blacklist by using the 8BITMIME EHLO keyword in the SMTP session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5121?
- Websense Email Security 7.1 before Hotfix 4 allows remote attackers to bypass the sender-based blacklist by using the 8BITMIME EHLO keyword in the SMTP session.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5121?
- CVE-2009-5121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-5121 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-5121?
- CVE-2009-5121 affects Websense Websense Email Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5121?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-5121 published?
- CVE-2009-5121 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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