CVE-2015-5712 in Spotfire Server
Summary
by MITRE
Spotfire Parsing Library and Spotfire Security Filter in TIBCO Spotfire Server 5.5.x before 5.5.4, 6.0.x before 6.0.5, 6.5.x before 6.5.4, and 7.0.x before 7.0.1 and Spotfire Analytics Platform before 7.0.2 for AWS Marketplace allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive system information by visiting an unspecified URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/25/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-5712 affects TIBCO Spotfire Server and Analytics Platform versions across multiple release streams including 5.5.x prior to 5.5.4, 6.0.x prior to 6.0.5, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.4, and 7.0.x prior to 7.0.1, along with the AWS Marketplace version before 7.0.2. This security flaw represents a critical information disclosure vulnerability that enables remote authenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive system information through manipulation of unspecified URLs. The vulnerability impacts the Spotfire Parsing Library and Spotfire Security Filter components, which are fundamental elements of the platform's data processing and access control mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of URL parameters that control access to system resources within the Spotfire platform. Attackers with valid authentication credentials can craft specific URL requests that bypass normal access controls and retrieve system information that should remain restricted to authorized personnel. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-200 category of "Information Exposure" and specifically relates to CWE-352 which addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities that can lead to information disclosure. The flaw essentially allows attackers to exploit the platform's security filter mechanisms to access unauthorized system details, potentially including configuration information, user data, or other sensitive operational details that should be protected by the platform's access control policies.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-5712 extends beyond simple information disclosure as it creates potential pathways for more sophisticated attacks. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gather intelligence about the target system's configuration, data structures, and access patterns which could then be leveraged for further exploitation. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the platform, indicating it was likely a fundamental flaw in the security architecture rather than an isolated incident. This information disclosure could enable attackers to understand the platform's internal workings, identify additional attack vectors, or craft more targeted attacks against the system. The vulnerability's presence across multiple release streams suggests it was not properly addressed in the security model implementation and could have been exploited in environments with multiple Spotfire deployments.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the vendor-provided patches for all impacted versions of TIBCO Spotfire Server and Analytics Platform. The remediation process requires updating to the specific patched versions including 5.5.4, 6.0.5, 6.5.4, and 7.0.1 for the server components, along with version 7.0.2 for the AWS Marketplace version. Security teams should also implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and review access logs for any unusual URL patterns that might indicate attempts to exploit this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive testing of the patched environment to ensure that the security fixes properly address the information disclosure issue without introducing regressions in platform functionality. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1005 (Data from Local System) as it enables unauthorized access to system information through manipulation of platform components that should normally restrict such access.