CVE-2019-11212 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

TIBCO MDM Exposes Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Understanding CVE-2019-11212

TIBCO Software Inc's MDM server component, known as TIBCO MDM, has been found to have several vulnerabilities that could lead to cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2019-11212?

The CVE-2019-11212 vulnerability affects TIBCO MDM versions 9.0.1 and earlier, as well as version 9.1.0, allowing authenticated users with specific roles to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11212

The vulnerabilities in TIBCO MDM could potentially enable non-administrative users to gain full administrative access to the web interface of the affected component.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11212

Vulnerability Description

The MDM server component of TIBCO MDM contains multiple vulnerabilities that theoretically allow authenticated users with specific roles to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

TIBCO MDM 9.0.1 and earlier versions
TIBCO MDM version 9.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade TIBCO MDM versions 9.0.1 and below to version 9.0.2 or higher
Update TIBCO MDM version 9.1.0 to version 9.1.2 or higher

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software components
Implement role-based access control
Conduct security training for users

Patching and Updates

TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected systems to address these vulnerabilities.