How severe is CVE-2012-4604?

CVE-2012-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4604 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-2012-4604?

CVE-2012-4604 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4604?

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

When was CVE-2012-4604 published?

CVE-2012-4604 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4604

CVE-2012-4604 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Web 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Websense Websense Web Security
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The TRITON management console in Websense Web Security before 7.6 Hotfix 24 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read arbitrary reports via a crafted uid field, in conjunction with a crafted userRoles field, in a cookie, as demonstrated by a request to explorer_wse/favorites.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4604?: The TRITON management console in Websense Web Security before 7.6 Hotfix 24 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read arbitrary reports via a crafted uid field, in conjunction with a crafted userRoles field, in a cookie, as demonstrated by a request to explorer_wse/favorites.exe.
How severe is CVE-2012-4604?: CVE-2012-4604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4604 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-2012-4604?: CVE-2012-4604 primarily affects Websense Websense Web Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4604 published?: CVE-2012-4604 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522530

Affected products (10)

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:6.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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