CVE-2012-2984: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in monitor/m_overview.ink in Websense Content Gateway befo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2984?

websense content content gateway: upgrade to newer than 7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2984 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2984 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-2012-2984 affect?

CVE-2012-2984 affects websense content content gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in monitor/m_overview.ink in Websense Content Gateway before 7.7.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) menu or (2) item parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-2984?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-2984 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting websense content content gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in monitor/m_overview.ink in Websense Content Gateway before 7.7.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) menu or (2) item parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: websense

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-24 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

websense websense content content gateway UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.7

Fixed in: newer than 7.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websense-content-content-gateway || rpm -q websense-content-content-gateway || websense-content-content-gateway --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade websense-content-content-gateway

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade websense-content-content-gateway

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Websense Content Gateway - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2012-2984?

websense content content gateway: upgrade to newer than 7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2984 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2984 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-2012-2984 affect?

CVE-2012-2984 affects websense content content gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in monitor/m_overview.ink in Websense Content Gateway before 7.7.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) menu or (2) item parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2984?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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