CVE-2019-11205 : What You Need to Know
Discover how CVE-2019-11205 affects TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace and TIBCO Spotfire Server. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
TIBCO Spotfire Server Exposes Multiple Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Understanding CVE-2019-11205
This CVE involves vulnerabilities in TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace and TIBCO Spotfire Server that could be exploited through reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What is CVE-2019-11205?
The web server component of TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains vulnerabilities that allow for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11205
The vulnerability could potentially allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain administrative access to the web interface of the affected component.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11205
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerabilities in TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace and TIBCO Spotfire Server could be exploited through reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace: 7.14.0, 7.14.1, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, 10.2.0
- TIBCO Spotfire Server: 7.14.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, 10.2.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerabilities can be exploited through reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the provided patches immediately to mitigate the vulnerabilities.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software components to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
TIBCO has released updated versions to address the vulnerabilities:
- TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace versions 7.14.0, 7.14.1, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, and 10.2.0 should update to 10.3.0 or higher.
- TIBCO Spotfire Server versions 7.14.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, and 10.2.0 should update to 10.2.1 or higher.