CVE-2013-2371 in Spotfire Statistics Services
Summary
by MITRE
The Web API in the Statistics Server in TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services 3.3.x before 3.3.1, 4.5.x before 4.5.1, and 5.0.x before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an unspecified HTTP request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/06/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-2371 represents a critical information disclosure flaw within TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services, specifically affecting the Web API component of the Statistics Server. This issue impacts multiple versions including 3.3.x prior to 3.3.1, 4.5.x prior to 4.5.1, and 5.0.x prior to 5.0.1, creating a widespread security concern for organizations utilizing these versions of the software. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the Web API implementation, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to exploit this weakness through unspecified HTTP requests.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which categorizes information exposure vulnerabilities where sensitive data is accessible to unauthorized parties. The flaw manifests when the Statistics Server fails to properly authenticate or authorize incoming HTTP requests to the Web API endpoints, enabling attackers to craft malicious requests that bypass normal security controls. This allows for the extraction of sensitive information that should remain protected within the system, potentially including user data, system configurations, or other confidential operational details. The unspecified nature of the HTTP request suggests that the vulnerability could be exploited through various request patterns, making it particularly challenging to defend against with simple signature-based detection methods.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on TIBCO Spotfire for business intelligence and data analysis. The remote exploitation capability means attackers can potentially access sensitive business data without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. This information disclosure could lead to competitive disadvantages, regulatory compliance violations, and potential data breach incidents that may require extensive forensic investigation and remediation efforts. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the Statistics Server, which is integral to the data processing and analytics capabilities that organizations depend upon for decision-making processes.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the patched versions 3.3.1, 4.5.1, and 5.0.1 respectively, as these releases contain the necessary security fixes to address the information disclosure vulnerability. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the Statistics Server Web API endpoints, particularly limiting access to trusted networks and IP addresses. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their Spotfire implementations to identify any other potential attack vectors and ensure proper access controls are in place. The remediation process should include monitoring for any suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts that may have occurred prior to the patch deployment, as the vulnerability could have been exploited during the period when affected versions were in use. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining current security patches and implementing robust security monitoring practices to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts.