HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-9412
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-9412

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The file transfer component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows execution of arbitrary commands at the privilege level of the affected system following a failed file transfer. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Managed File Transfer Platform Server for IBM i: versions 7.1.0 and below, version 8.0.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-9412 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM1 product(s)
i
tibco1 product(s)
managed file transfer platform server
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

ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9412
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9412

All References (4)

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https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9412Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2020/06/tibco-security-advisory-june-9-2020-tibco-managed-file-transfer-2020-9412Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-9412
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-9412 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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