HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-5533
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-5533

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the server content cache of TIBCO JasperReports Server, TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition, TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy, and TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS contains a vulnerability which fails to prevent remote access to all the contents of the web application, including key configuration files. Affected releases are TIBCO JasperReports Server 6.4.0, TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition 6.4.0, TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM 6.4.0, TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy 6.4.0, TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS 6.4.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5533 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 9.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tibco3 product(s)
jasperreports serverjaspersoftjaspersoft reporting and analytics
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101878
ADVISORYhttp://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2017/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-15-2017-tibco-jasperreports-server-2017
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101878
ADVISORYhttp://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2017/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-15-2017-tibco-jasperreports-server-2017

All References (12)

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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101878Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2017/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-15-2017-tibco-jasperreports-server-2017Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101878Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2017/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-15-2017-tibco-jasperreports-server-2017Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
→
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-5533
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 15, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-5533 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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