CVE-2018-12412 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-12412 involving TIBCO FTL products. Find out how attackers could exploit CSRF vulnerabilities, the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
TIBCO FTL Realm Server Vulnerable to CSRF Attacks
Understanding CVE-2018-12412
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the realm server component of TIBCO FTL products that could allow attackers to conduct CSRF attacks.
What is CVE-2018-12412?
The realm server in TIBCO FTL - Community Edition, Developer Edition, and Enterprise Edition up to version 5.4.0 is susceptible to CSRF attacks, potentially granting unauthorized access to realm configuration.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12412
The vulnerability could lead to attackers gaining full access to realm configuration, potentially compromising data sent to endpoints controlled by the realm server.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12412
Vulnerability Description
The realm server component in TIBCO FTL products is vulnerable to CSRF attacks, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- TIBCO FTL - Community Edition up to and including version 5.4.0
- TIBCO FTL - Developer Edition up to and including version 5.4.0
- TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition up to and including version 5.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Impact: High severity on confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update TIBCO FTL - Community Edition to version 5.4.1 or higher
- Update TIBCO FTL - Developer Edition to version 5.4.1 or higher
- Update TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition to version 5.4.1 or higher
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from TIBCO
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent CSRF vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components to address the CSRF vulnerability.