CVE-2019-8995 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-8995 affecting TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM. Find out how a malicious URL can trick users into visiting attacker-chosen websites and the steps to mitigate this vulnerability.
TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM is prone to a security vulnerability in its workspace client, openspace client, and app development client. This vulnerability allows a malicious URL to deceive a user into visiting a website chosen by the attacker. The affected versions include TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM (up to and including 4.2.0), TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric (up to and including 4.2.0), and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM (up to and including 1.4.1).
Understanding CVE-2019-8995
This CVE involves an open redirect vulnerability in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM.
What is CVE-2019-8995?
The vulnerability in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM allows a malicious URL to trick users into visiting a website chosen by an attacker.
The Impact of CVE-2019-8995
The impact includes the theoretical possibility of users being deceived into visiting a malicious website.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-8995
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM allows a malicious URL to redirect users to a website chosen by an attacker.
Affected Systems and Versions
- TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM up to and including version 4.2.0
- TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric up to and including version 4.2.0
- TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM up to and including version 1.4.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability exploits the workspace client, openspace client, and app development client of the affected TIBCO products.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-8995 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM versions 4.2.0 and below to version 4.3.0 or higher
- Update TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric versions 4.2.0 and below to 4.3.0 or higher
- Update TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM versions 1.4.1 and below to version 1.4.2 or higher
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update software versions
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by TIBCO.