CVE-2020-27146 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-27146 impacting TIBCO iProcess Workspace (Browser) versions 11.6.0 and below. Discover the mitigation steps and updates provided by TIBCO to address this CSRF vulnerability.
TIBCO iProcess Workspace Browser CSRF vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute Cross Site Request Forgery attacks.
Understanding CVE-2020-27146
TIBCO iProcess Workspace Browser CSRF vulnerability impacts TIBCO iProcess Workspace (Browser) versions 11.6.0 and below.
What is CVE-2020-27146?
The vulnerability in TIBCO iProcess Workspace (Browser) allows unauthenticated attackers to perform CSRF attacks, requiring human interaction from authenticated users.
The Impact of CVE-2020-27146
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5 (Medium)
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Technical Details of CVE-2020-27146
TIBCO iProcess Workspace Browser CSRF vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to data in the affected system through CSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: TIBCO iProcess Workspace (Browser)
- Vendor: TIBCO Software Inc.
- Versions Affected: <= 11.6.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability theoretically allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to execute CSRF attacks, requiring interaction from authenticated users.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2020-27146.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade affected components to TIBCO iProcess Workspace (Browser) version 11.8.0 or higher.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions.
- Implement CSRF protection mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- TIBCO has released updated versions addressing the vulnerability.