Vulnerability identifier: #VU54472

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-2021-28830

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO Spotfire for AWS
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO Spotfire Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services
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 TIBCO Spotfire Server and TIBCO Enterprise Runtime for R components search for run-time artifacts outside of the installation hierarchy. 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 Enterprise Runtime for R - Server Edition: 1.2.4 - 1.6.0

TIBCO Spotfire for AWS: 11.3.0

TIBCO Spotfire Server: 10.3.12 - 11.3.0

TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services: 10.3.0 - 11.3.0

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External links
http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
http://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-29-2021-tibco-spotfire-2021-28830

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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.