HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-43048
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-43048

CWE-1021Published: November 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Interior Server and Gateway Server components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO PartnerExpress contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to execute a clickjacking attack on the affected system. A successful attack using this vulnerability does not require 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-2021-43048 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

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-2021-43048
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
ADVISORYhttps://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/11/tibco-security-advisory-november-16-2021-tibco-partnerexpress-2021-43048

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-2021-43048Vendor 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-2021-43048Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-43048
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-1021
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 16, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-43048 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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