How severe is CVE-2010-5147?

CVE-2010-5147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5147 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-2010-5147?

CVE-2010-5147 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Security. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5147?

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

When was CVE-2010-5147 published?

CVE-2010-5147 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5147

CVE-2010-5147 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Web 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Security
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.3 Hotfix 18 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon exit) via a large volume of traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5147?: The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 6.3.3 Hotfix 18 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon exit) via a large volume of traffic.
How severe is CVE-2010-5147?: CVE-2010-5147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5147 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-2010-5147?: CVE-2010-5147 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Security. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5147?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5147 published?: CVE-2010-5147 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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