CVE-2019-17330
CWE-79Published: November 12, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Web server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX contains multiple vulnerabilities that theoretically allow authenticated users to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, and unauthenticated users to perform reflected cross-site scripting attacks. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX: versions up to and including 5.8.1.fixR, versions 5.9.3, 5.9.4, 5.9.5, and 5.9.6.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-17330 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.6.
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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-17330 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts