CVE-2010-5146: The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 66 allows local users

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-5146?

websense web security: upgrade to newer than 7.1; websense web filter: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-5146 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5146 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-5146 affect?

CVE-2010-5146 affects websense web security, websense web filter. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 66 allows local users to bypass filtering by (1) renaming the WDC.exe file or (2) deleting driver files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-5146?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2010-5146 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting websense web security, websense web filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 66 allows local users to bypass filtering by (1) renaming the WDC.exe file or (2) deleting driver files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: websense

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-23 10:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

websense websense web security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.1 · 6.3.0 · 6.3.1 · 6.3.2 · 6.3.3 · 7.0

Fixed in: newer than 7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websense-web-security || rpm -q websense-web-security || websense-web-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade websense-web-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade websense-web-security

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

websense websense web filter UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.1 · 6.3.0 · 6.3.1 · 6.3.2 · 6.3.3 · 7.0

Fixed in: newer than 7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websense-web-filter || rpm -q websense-web-filter || websense-web-filter --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade websense-web-filter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade websense-web-filter

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-5146?

websense web security: upgrade to newer than 7.1; websense web filter: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5146 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5146 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-5146 affect?

CVE-2010-5146 affects websense web security, websense web filter. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 66 allows local users to bypass filtering by (1) renaming the WDC.exe file or (2) deleting driver files.

How urgent is CVE-2010-5146?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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