CVE-2021-28828Network attack vector

Authenticated SQL injection through Administration GUI

Published Apr 20, 2021 · Updated Sep 16, 2024

SQL injection in TIBCO Administrator 5.10.2 and earlier, 5.11.0, and 5.11.1 allows remote authenticated users to submit database commands. The flaw resides in the Administration GUI, but TIBCO has not disclosed the affected request parameter or query-building operation that fails to neutralize it. A low-privileged account, network access, and user interaction are required; exploitation can read or modify protected data and partially interrupt service.

CVSS severity7.6
High
EPSS probability0.84%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in TIBCO Administrator 5.10.2 and earlier, 5.11.0, and 5.11.1 allows remote authenticated users to submit database commands. The flaw resides in the Administration GUI, but TIBCO has not disclosed the affected request parameter or query-building operation that fails to neutralize it. A low-privileged account, network access, and user interaction are required; exploitation can read or modify protected data and partially interrupt service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-28828
Published
Apr 20, 2021
Updated
Sep 16, 2024
Vendor
TIBCO Software Inc.
Product
TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 20, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 16, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.11.0
  2. Affected versionversion=5.11.1
  3. Affected versionversion=unspecified <=5.10.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

TIBCO Software Inc. · TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Editionversion=5.11.0; version=5.11.1; version=unspecified <=5.10.2
TIBCO Software Inc. · TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition for z/Linuxversion=5.11.0; version=5.11.1; version=unspecified <=5.10.2
TIBCO Software Inc. · TIBCO Administrator - Enterprise Edition Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabricversion=5.11.0; version=5.11.1; version=unspecified <=5.10.2

Published CVSS scores

8.8NISTCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
6.5NISTAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
7.6TIBCO Software Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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