Improper access control in TIBCO JasperReports Server

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU28111

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9409

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in "administrative UI" component. A remote attacker can obtain a "superuser" permission, bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TIBCO JasperReports Server: 4.7 - 7.1.1

TIBCO JasperReports Server for AWS Marketplace: 7.1.1

TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM: 7.1.1

External links

http://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/05/tibco-security-advisory-may-19-2020-tibco-jasperreports-server

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.