How severe is CVE-2010-5148?

CVE-2010-5148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5148?

CVE-2010-5148 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-2010-5148?

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

When was CVE-2010-5148 published?

CVE-2010-5148 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5148

CVE-2010-5148 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Filter
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 21 do not set the secure flag for the Encrypted Session (SSL) cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5148?: Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 21 do not set the secure flag for the Encrypted Session (SSL) cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.
How severe is CVE-2010-5148?: CVE-2010-5148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5148?: CVE-2010-5148 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-2010-5148?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5148 published?: CVE-2010-5148 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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