HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-43046
HIGH

CVE-2021-43046

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Interior Server and Gateway Server components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO PartnerExpress contain an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to obtain session tokens for the affected system. A successful attack using this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO PartnerExpress: versions 6.2.1 and below.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-43046 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 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

tibco1 product(s)
partnerexpress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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/2021/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-16-2021-tibco-partnerexpress-2021-43046
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-16-2021-tibco-partnerexpress-2021-43046

All References (4)

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https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-16-2021-tibco-partnerexpress-2021-43046Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
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https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-16-2021-tibco-partnerexpress-2021-43046Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-43046
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 16, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-43046 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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