CVE-2008-7312: The Filtering Service in Websense Enterprise 5.2 through 6.3 does not consider the IP address during URL ca...

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This CVE describes a Websense Enterprise filtering weakness where URL categorization did not account for the destination IP address. That could let attackers route requests to a compromised server in a way that bypasses intended web filtering. The record does not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or a named patch. Exposure appears limited to organizations still operating Websense Enterprise 5.2 through 6.3 or equivalent legacy filtering deployments matching the described behavior. Prioritize if legacy Websense Enterprise still protects outbound web access. The business risk is policy bypass and reduced control over compromised destinations, not direct system takeover based on current sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory Websense Enterprise deployments and confirm whether versions 5.2 through 6.3 remain in use.; Review current vendor guidance for fixes, configuration changes, or supported upgrade paths.; Treat filtering bypass as a control failure, not just a product bug..

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Jun 27, 2026, 16:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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