How severe is CVE-2011-5102?

CVE-2011-5102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-5102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5102?

CVE-2011-5102 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-5102 published?

CVE-2011-5102 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5102

CVE-2011-5102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Web Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Filter
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Investigative Reports web interface in the TRITON management console in Websense Web Security 7.1 before Hotfix 109, 7.1.1 before Hotfix 06, 7.5 before Hotfix 78, 7.5.1 before Hotfix 12, 7.6 before Hotfix 24, and 7.6.2 before Hotfix 12; Web Filter; Web Security Gateway; and Web Security Gateway Anywhere allows remote attackers to execute commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5102?: The Investigative Reports web interface in the TRITON management console in Websense Web Security 7.1 before Hotfix 109, 7.1.1 before Hotfix 06, 7.5 before Hotfix 78, 7.5.1 before Hotfix 12, 7.6 before Hotfix 24, and 7.6.2 before Hotfix 12; Web Filter; Web Security Gateway; and Web Security Gateway Anywhere allows remote attackers to execute commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-5102?: CVE-2011-5102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-5102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5102?: CVE-2011-5102 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Filter. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-5102 published?: CVE-2011-5102 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_web_security_gateway_anywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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