CVE-2017-5528 : Security Advisory and Response

TIBCO JasperReports Server cross-site vulnerabilities

Understanding CVE-2017-5528

There are vulnerabilities found in several components of JasperReports Server that may allow authorized users to carry out cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. If exploited, this vulnerability could potentially result in the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2017-5528?

CVE-2017-5528 refers to cross-site vulnerabilities in TIBCO JasperReports Server and related products, allowing for XSS and CSRF attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5528

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to XSS and CSRF attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5528

Vulnerability Description

Multiple components of JasperReports Server are affected, enabling XSS and CSRF attacks by authorized users.

Affected Systems and Versions

TIBCO JasperReports Server (6.1.1 and below, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, 6.3.0)
TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition (6.3.0 and below)
TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM (6.2.0 and below)
TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy (6.3.0 and below)
TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS (6.3.0 and below)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerabilities allow for XSS and CSRF attacks, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by TIBCO Software Inc.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data disclosure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS and CSRF risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to address the vulnerabilities.