CVE-2009-5130
CVE-2009-5130 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Email Security 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-119.
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-119
- Affected product: Websense Websense Email Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Rules Service in Websense Email Security before 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via an attachment with a crafted size.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5130?
- The Rules Service in Websense Email Security before 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via an attachment with a crafted size.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5130?
- CVE-2009-5130 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-5130 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-2009-5130?
- CVE-2009-5130 primarily affects Websense Websense Email Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5130?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-5130 published?
- CVE-2009-5130 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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