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CVE-2011-5102

7.5 · HIGH

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 be…

Published Aug 23, 2012websenseCWE-264EPSS 3.51%

Overview

CVE-2011-5102 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting websense websense_web_filter. It was published on August 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from websense. Update websense_web_filter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5102?

CVE-2011-5102 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting websense websense_web_filter. It was published on August 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-5102?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-5102?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from websense. Update websense_web_filter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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