How severe is CVE-2009-5132?

CVE-2009-5132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5132?

CVE-2009-5132 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5132?

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

When was CVE-2009-5132 published?

CVE-2009-5132 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5132

CVE-2009-5132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Web Filter 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Filter
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Filtering Service in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.1 Hotfix 106 and 7.x before 7.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (filtering outage) via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5132?: The Filtering Service in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.1 Hotfix 106 and 7.x before 7.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (filtering outage) via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2009-5132?: CVE-2009-5132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5132?: CVE-2009-5132 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5132 published?: CVE-2009-5132 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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