CVE-2009-5120: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-5120: The default configuration of Apache Tomcat in Websense Manager in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter...

The default configuration of Apache Tomcat in Websense Manager in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter 7.0 allows connections to TCP port 1812 from arbitrary source IP addresses, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via UTF-7 text to the 404 error page of a Project Woodstock service on this port.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects the default Websense Manager Tomcat configuration in Websense Web Security 7.0 and Web Filter 7.0. It allowed arbitrary sources to connect to TCP port 1812, making a specific cross-site scripting attack path easier against a Project Woodstock service error page. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Websense Web Security 7.0 or Web Filter 7.0 where Websense Manager TCP 1812 is reachable from untrusted networks. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless the affected manager service is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize quickly if TCP 1812 is exposed beyond a controlled admin network. Mitigation focus: Review the Websense support advisory for vendor-approved remediation.; Restrict TCP 1812 access to trusted management hosts only.; Remove any internet exposure of Websense Manager services..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 23, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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