Vulnerability identifier: #VU52251

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28825

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Core - Community Edition
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Core - Enterprise Edition
Server applications / Other server 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 the Windows Installation component. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and insert malicious software.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Core - Community Edition: 1.3.0

TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Core - Enterprise Edition: 1.3.0

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External links
http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
http://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/04/tibco-security-advisory-april-14-2021-tibco-messaging-2021-28825

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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.