CVE-2010-5148

Description

Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 21 do not set the secure flag for the Encrypted Session (SSL) cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.28%

Vendor Advisory websense.com Vendor Advisory websense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78342	vdb entry
http://www.websense.com/content/support/library/web/v711/ws711_known_issues/first.aspx	vendor advisory
http://www.websense.com/content/support/library/web/v711/ws711_known_issues/ws711_known_issues.pdf	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5148?: CVE-2010-5148 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-5148?: To fix CVE-2010-5148, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-5148 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-5148 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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