CVE-2019-11205 in Spotfire Server
Summary
by MITRE
The web server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace, and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains vulnerabilities that theoretically allow reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace: 7.14.0; 7.14.1; 10.0.0; 10.0.1; 10.1.0; 10.2.0, and TIBCO Spotfire Server: 7.14.0; 10.0.0; 10.0.1; 10.1.0; 10.2.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/19/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-11205 affects the web server component of TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform and Server products, creating a theoretical pathway for reflected cross-site scripting attacks that could potentially compromise user sessions and data integrity. This issue specifically impacts multiple versions of TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace and TIBCO Spotfire Server, with affected releases including versions 7.14.0, 7.14.1, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.1.0, and 10.2.0 across both product lines. The vulnerability resides within the web server implementation that processes user input and generates dynamic responses without proper sanitization of potentially malicious data.
The technical flaw manifests through insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web server component, allowing malicious actors to inject crafted scripts into web pages viewed by other users. When a victim accesses a specially crafted URL containing malicious script code, the server reflects this code back to the user's browser without adequate sanitization, enabling the script to execute within the victim's browser context. This reflected XSS vulnerability operates through the standard HTTP request/response cycle where user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into server responses without proper HTML escaping or script validation. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79 as "Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')", which represents one of the most prevalent web application security flaws in the industry.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it could potentially enable attackers to steal user session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, or redirect users to malicious websites. Given that TIBCO Spotfire is designed for business analytics and data visualization, compromised systems could expose sensitive business intelligence data, financial reports, or proprietary information that users trust to remain secure. The vulnerability affects both the AWS Marketplace version and the standalone server product, indicating a systemic issue within the web server implementation that requires immediate attention across all affected deployments. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access to analytics platforms that may contain critical business data, potentially leading to data breaches or business disruption.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all user-facing web interfaces within the TIBCO Spotfire platform. Organizations should immediately apply available patches from TIBCO to address the reflected XSS vulnerability, while also implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to provide additional defense-in-depth measures. The implementation of proper HTTP headers such as Content Security Policy and X-Content-Type-Options should be enforced to prevent script execution and enhance overall web security posture. Security teams should also conduct thorough penetration testing and code reviews of the affected web server components to identify potential additional vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566.001 for valid accounts, as it could enable attackers to escalate privileges through session hijacking or credential theft. Organizations should also consider implementing user training programs to recognize and avoid potentially malicious links that could exploit this vulnerability in real-world scenarios.