CVE-2018-12408 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-12408 affecting TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks products, exposing a risk of XML eXternal Entity attacks and file content disclosure. Find mitigation steps and update information here.
TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for z/Linux, and TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric contain a vulnerability in their BusinessWorks engine component that exposes a possible XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attack risk.
Understanding CVE-2018-12408
This CVE involves a vulnerability in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks products that could lead to the disclosure of accessible file contents through incoming network messages.
What is CVE-2018-12408?
The vulnerability in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks products allows for potential XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attacks, posing a risk of exposing sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12408
The vulnerability may enable unauthenticated users to access sensitive data available to the system account hosting the BusinessWorks engine.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12408
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The BusinessWorks engine component in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks products is susceptible to XXE attacks through incoming network messages.
Affected Systems and Versions
- TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks up to and including version 5.13.0
- TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for z/Linux up to and including version 5.13.0
- TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric up to and including version 5.13.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability exposes a risk of disclosing file contents accessible to the BusinessWorks engine through incoming network messages.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-12408 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks to version 5.13.1 or higher
- Update TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for z/Linux to version 5.13.1 or higher
- Update TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric to version 5.13.1 or higher
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and apply security patches
- Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access
Patching and Updates
TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components to address the vulnerability.