CVE-2018-12416 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-12416 affecting TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager versions up to 5.2.0, 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.1.0, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager Component Vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery
Understanding CVE-2018-12416
There are vulnerabilities in the GridServer Broker and GridServer Director components of the TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager by TIBCO Software Inc. that may allow unauthorized users to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
What is CVE-2018-12416?
The CVE-2018-12416 vulnerability affects TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager versions up to and including 5.2.0, 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.1.0, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12416
- The vulnerability could enable a malicious actor to gain full access to the web interface of the affected components.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12416
The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability:
Vulnerability Description
The GridServer Broker and GridServer Director components of TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager are susceptible to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager versions up to and including 5.2.0, 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.1.0, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Base Score: 7.1 (High)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-12416, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected systems to the corresponding software versions:
- TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager versions 5.2.0 and below should be updated to version 5.2.1 or higher.
- TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager versions 6.0.x, 6.1.x, 6.2.x, and 6.3.0 should be updated to version 6.3.1 or higher.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update software components to address security vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components to resolve the vulnerabilities.