Vulnerability identifier: #VU51679

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28819

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TIBCO FTL Community Edition
Other software / Other software solutions
TIBCO FTL Developer Edition
Other software / Other software solutions
TIBCO FTL Enterprise Edition
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: TIBCO

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Installation component. A local user can insert malicious software and gain full access to the Windows operating system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TIBCO FTL Community Edition: 5.3.0 - 6.5.0

TIBCO FTL Developer Edition: 6.0.1 - 6.5.0

TIBCO FTL Enterprise Edition: 1.0.0 - 6.5.0

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External links
http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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