CVE-2019-11204 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services Exposes Sensitive Files

Understanding CVE-2019-11204

There is a potential vulnerability in the web interface component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services that could allow authenticated users to access sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-11204?

The vulnerability in TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services may enable authenticated users to gain access to critical information required by the server, including database, JMX, LDAP, Windows service account, and user credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11204

The vulnerability could lead to the exposure of credentials for the Spotfire Statistics Services server and potentially other systems, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11204

Vulnerability Description

The web interface component of TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services contains a flaw that could be exploited by authenticated users to access sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services versions up to and including 7.11.1
TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services version 10.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Availability Impact: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services versions 7.11.1 and below to version 7.11.2 or higher
Update TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services version 10.0.0 to 10.0.1 or higher

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive information
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components to address the identified vulnerability.