CVE-2019-17338 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-17338 involving TIBCO Patterns - Search's user interface vulnerabilities enabling cross-site scripting attacks. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
TIBCO Patterns - Search has multiple vulnerabilities in its user interface component, potentially enabling authenticated users to conduct persistent cross-site scripting attacks.
Understanding CVE-2019-17338
TIBCO Patterns - Search Exposes Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
What is CVE-2019-17338?
The CVE-2019-17338 vulnerability involves multiple security flaws in the user interface component of TIBCO Patterns - Search, allowing authenticated users to execute persistent cross-site scripting attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-17338
The vulnerabilities could lead to attackers gaining all privileges available via the affected component.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-17338
Vulnerability Description
The user interface component of TIBCO Patterns - Search contains vulnerabilities that could be exploited for persistent cross-site scripting attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: TIBCO Patterns - Search
- Vendor: TIBCO Software Inc.
- Affected Versions: 5.4.0 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Scope: Unchanged
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade TIBCO Patterns - Search to version 5.5.0 or higher
- Implement security best practices for web applications
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and apply patches promptly
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
Patching and Updates
TIBCO has released updated versions addressing the vulnerabilities. Affected versions should be updated to 5.5.0 or higher.