Vulnerability Description
The HTTP Connector component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows unauthenticated HTTP requests to be processed by the BusinessWorks engine even when authentication is required. This possibility is restricted to circumstances where HTTP "Basic Authentication" policy is used in conjunction with an XML Authentication resource. The BusinessWorks engine might instead use credentials from a prior HTTP request for authorization purposes. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks: versions up to and including 6.4.2.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tibco | Activematrix Businessworks | <= 6.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107840Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/04/tibco-security-advisory-april-9Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107840Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/04/tibco-security-advisory-april-9Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8990?
CVE-2019-8990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The HTTP Connector component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows unauthenticated HTTP requests to be processed by the BusinessW...
How severe is CVE-2019-8990?
CVE-2019-8990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tibco Activematrix Businessworks.