CVE-2021-35500 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of the CVE-2021-35500 vulnerability affecting TIBCO Data Virtualization.

Understanding CVE-2021-35500

This CVE refers to an arbitrary file download vulnerability in TIBCO Data Virtualization servers.

What is CVE-2021-35500?

The vulnerability in TIBCO Data Virtualization servers allows a low privileged attacker with local access to download arbitrary files outside the user's permissions.

The Impact of CVE-2021-35500

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized read access to all files on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-35500

Details regarding the vulnerability description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to download files beyond their permissions on the affected system.

Affected Systems and Versions

TIBCO Data Virtualization versions 8.3.0 and below
TIBCO Data Virtualization version 8.4.0
TIBCO Data Virtualization version 8.5.0
TIBCO Data Virtualization for AWS Marketplace versions 8.5.0 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attackers with local access can exploit the vulnerability to download arbitrary files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Important steps to take to mitigate the risk and prevent future occurrences.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update the affected components to the patched versions provided by TIBCO to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security updates, access control, and monitoring can enhance the security posture.

Patching and Updates

TIBCO Data Virtualization versions 8.3.0 and below should update to version 8.3.1 or later
TIBCO Data Virtualization version 8.4.0 should update to version 8.4.1 or later
TIBCO Data Virtualization version 8.5.0 should update to version 8.5.1 or later
TIBCO Data Virtualization for AWS Marketplace versions 8.5.0 and below should update to version 8.5.1 or later