HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-12408
HIGH

CVE-2018-12408

CWE-611Published: August 8, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The BusinessWorks engine component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for z/Linux, and TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric contains a vulnerability that may allow XML eXternal Entity (XXE) attacks via incoming network messages, and may disclose the contents of files accessible to a running BusinessWorks engine Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks: versions up to and including 5.13.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for z/Linux: versions up to and including 5.13.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions up to and including 5.13.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12408 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 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

tibco2 product(s)
activematrix businessworksactivematrix businessworks distribution for tibco silver fabric
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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/105043
ADVISORYhttp://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2018/08/tibco-security-advisory-august-7-2018-tibco-activematrix-businessworks
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105043
ADVISORYhttp://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2018/08/tibco-security-advisory-august-7-2018-tibco-activematrix-businessworks

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105043Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2018/08/tibco-security-advisory-august-7-2018-tibco-activematrix-businessworksVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105043Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2018/08/tibco-security-advisory-august-7-2018-tibco-activematrix-businessworksVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12408
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 8, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-12408 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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