CVE-2017-5536 TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer manager component vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks
An authenticated user can perform cross-site scripting attacks in TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager, potentially compromising session integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5536?
CVE-2017-5536 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager, published on 1 May 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The GridServer Broker, and GridServer Director components of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager contain vulnerabilities which may allow an authenticated user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS). In addition, an authenticated user could be a victim of a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack. Affected releases include TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager: versions up to and including 5.1.3; 6.0.0; 6.0.1; 6.0.2; 6.1.0; 6.1.1; and 6.2.0.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5536?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5536?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-5536 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5536 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4ww-w2hr-2cgr.