Vulnerability identifier: #VU51681

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-2021-28823

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TIBCO eFTL Community Edition
Other software / Other software solutions
TIBCO eFTL Developer Edition
Other software / Other software solutions
TIBCO eFTL 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 on certain files and/or folders in the 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 eFTL Community Edition: 3.3.0 - 6.5.0

TIBCO eFTL Developer Edition: 3.3.0 - 6.5.0

TIBCO eFTL Enterprise Edition: 3.3.0 - 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.