CVE-2023-26222 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE-2023-26222 relates to a Cross-site Scripting (XXS) vulnerability found in the Web Application component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX and TIBCO Product and Service Catalog powered by TIBCO EBX.

Understanding CVE-2023-26222

This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access to execute a stored XSS on the affected system of the TIBCO EBX and related products.

What is CVE-2023-26222?

The Web Application component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX and TIBCO Product and Service Catalog powered by TIBCO EBX contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that enables a low privileged attacker to execute a stored XSS on the affected system.

The Impact of CVE-2023-26222

The impact of this vulnerability includes the theoretical possibility of unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete TIBCO EBX data.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-26222

This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.7, categorizing it as HIGH severity. It has a low attack complexity and requires user interaction over a network. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are both rated as HIGH.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker with network access to execute a stored XSS on the affected system, leading to potential unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

The affected products include:

TIBCO EBX versions 5.9.22 and below
TIBCO EBX versions 6.0.13 and below
TIBCO Product and Service Catalog powered by TIBCO EBX versions 5.0.0 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

A low privileged attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability to execute stored XSS on the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2023-26222.

Immediate Steps to Take

TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the following versions:

TIBCO EBX versions 5.9.22 and below: update to version 5.9.23 or later
TIBCO EBX versions 6.0.13 and below: update to version 6.0.14 or later
TIBCO Product and Service Catalog versions 5.0.0 and below: update to version 5.1.0 or later

Long-Term Security Practices

Ensure regular security audits, training for system users, and monitoring for any unusual activities to enhance the overall security posture of the systems.

Patching and Updates

Keep all software and components up to date with the latest security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of similar vulnerabilities in the future.