CVE-2019-11204 in Spotfire Statistics Services
Summary
by MITRE
The web interface component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services contains a vulnerability that might theoretically allow an authenticated user to access sensitive information needed by the Spotfire Statistics Services server. The sensitive information that might be affected includes database, JMX, LDAP, Windows service account, and user credentials. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services: versions up to and including 7.11.1; 10.0.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/19/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-11204 affects TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services, a critical component within the TIBCO software ecosystem used for advanced analytics and data visualization. This web interface flaw represents a significant security concern as it potentially allows authenticated users to access sensitive server information that should remain protected. The affected versions span across TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services 7.11.1 and 10.0.0, indicating this weakness has persisted across multiple release lines and represents a long-standing issue within the product's architecture. The vulnerability specifically targets the web interface component which serves as the primary entry point for user interactions with the statistics services server, making it a prime target for exploitation by malicious actors who have already gained some level of access to the system.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate access controls and information disclosure mechanisms within the web interface component of the Spotfire Statistics Services. When an authenticated user accesses the system, they may be able to retrieve sensitive information that should be restricted to authorized administrators or system processes only. This includes database connection details, JMX (Java Management Extensions) configuration data, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server information, Windows service account credentials, and user authentication details. The vulnerability essentially creates an information disclosure pathway where legitimate users can access data they should not have permission to view, potentially exposing the underlying infrastructure and authentication mechanisms that protect the system. This weakness falls under CWE-200, which specifically addresses "Information Exposure" and represents a classic case of insufficient access control implementation in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it creates a potential attack vector that could lead to more severe security breaches. An authenticated attacker with access to the Spotfire Statistics Services could use the exposed credentials and configuration details to escalate privileges, move laterally within the network, or even gain access to underlying databases and directory services. The exposure of Windows service account credentials is particularly concerning as these accounts often possess elevated privileges and may provide access to critical system resources. Additionally, the disclosure of database connection details could allow an attacker to directly access sensitive data stored in backend systems, while LDAP information could reveal directory structure and potentially enable further authentication bypass attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1087.001 for account discovery and T1071.004 for application layer protocol, as it enables unauthorized access to system accounts and sensitive application configurations.
Organizations utilizing TIBCO Spotfire Statistics Services should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability by upgrading to versions that contain the necessary security patches. The affected releases 7.11.1 and 10.0.0 require urgent attention as they represent the specific versions where this information disclosure vulnerability exists. While the vulnerability requires authentication to exploit, it is important to note that authenticated access can be gained through various means including credential theft, social engineering, or exploitation of other vulnerabilities within the broader TIBCO ecosystem. Security teams should implement additional monitoring and access controls to detect any unusual activity that might indicate exploitation attempts, particularly around access patterns to sensitive system information. The remediation process should also include comprehensive review of user access permissions and implementation of principle of least privilege configurations to minimize potential impact if the vulnerability is exploited. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and additional authentication layers to reduce the attack surface and limit the potential damage from such information disclosure vulnerabilities.