CVE-2009-5120

Name: CVE-2009-5120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-23T10:32:14.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5120 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Websense	Websense Web Filter	7.0
Websense	Websense Web Security	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5120?

How severe is CVE-2009-5120?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5120 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5120?

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Source: NVD / NIST