What is the severity of CVE-2009-5120?

CVE-2009-5120 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5120?

To fix CVE-2009-5120, configure Apache Tomcat to restrict access to TCP port 1812 to trusted IP addresses only.

What software is affected by CVE-2009-5120?

CVE-2009-5120 affects Websense Web Security 7.0 and Websense Web Filter 7.0.

Can CVE-2009-5120 lead to data loss?

Exploitation of CVE-2009-5120 could potentially lead to data exposure or manipulation through XSS attacks.

What type of attack does CVE-2009-5120 facilitate?

CVE-2009-5120 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper configuration of Apache Tomcat.

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CVE-2009-5120

medium

4.3

CWE

16 79

23/8/2012

16/9/2024

CVE-2009-5120: XSS

First published: Thu Aug 23 2012(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Websense Websense Web Security	=7.0
Websense Websense Web Filter	=7.0

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http://www.websense.com/support/article/t-kbarticle/v7-Apache-Tomcat-security-vulnerabilities-1258048503850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5120?
CVE-2009-5120 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5120?
To fix CVE-2009-5120, configure Apache Tomcat to restrict access to TCP port 1812 to trusted IP addresses only.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-5120?
CVE-2009-5120 affects Websense Web Security 7.0 and Websense Web Filter 7.0.
Can CVE-2009-5120 lead to data loss?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-5120 could potentially lead to data exposure or manipulation through XSS attacks.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-5120 facilitate?
CVE-2009-5120 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper configuration of Apache Tomcat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5120?
CVE-2009-5120 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5120?
To fix CVE-2009-5120, configure Apache Tomcat to restrict access to TCP port 1812 to trusted IP addresses only.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-5120?
CVE-2009-5120 affects Websense Web Security 7.0 and Websense Web Filter 7.0.
Can CVE-2009-5120 lead to data loss?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-5120 could potentially lead to data exposure or manipulation through XSS attacks.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-5120 facilitate?
CVE-2009-5120 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper configuration of Apache Tomcat.