LOW
CVE-2010-5146
CWE-264Published: August 23, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-5146 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
websense2 product(s)
websense web securitywebsense web filter
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-5146
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 23, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-5146 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.