CVE-2021-28828 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-28828 affecting TIBCO Administrator software. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this SQL injection vulnerability.
A SQL injection vulnerability affecting TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition, TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, and TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition for z/Linux allows a low privileged attacker to execute malicious SQL commands on the system.
Understanding CVE-2021-28828
This vulnerability in TIBCO Administrator software versions allows attackers to exploit a SQL injection flaw, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.
What is CVE-2021-28828?
The vulnerability in TIBCO Administrator software versions 5.10.2 and below, as well as 5.11.0 and 5.11.1, enables attackers with network access to execute SQL injection attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2021-28828
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to, manipulation, or deletion of data stored within the TIBCO Administrator system.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-28828
The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.6, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows low privileged attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the TIBCO Administrator system.
Affected Systems and Versions
Impacted software versions include TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition 5.10.2 and below, 5.11.0, and 5.11.1 for various distribution configurations.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with network access can directly exploit the SQL injection vulnerability to manipulate database queries and potentially access sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2021-28828, TIBCO has released updated versions for the affected software components.
Immediate Steps to Take
Apply the latest patches provided by TIBCO to mitigate the vulnerability and prevent potential exploits.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch TIBCO Administrator software to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
Patching and Updates
Upgrade TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition versions 5.10.2 and below to version 5.10.3 or higher. For versions 5.11.0 and 5.11.1, update to version 5.11.2 or above for all affected distributions.