CVE-2020-9409

TIBCO JasperReports Server Fails To Enforce Access Restrictions

Critical · published May 20, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unauthenticated request could grant an attacker superuser permissions in TIBCO JasperReports Server! That's like handing your house keys to a stranger without even checking their ID! 🔥 Think of the administrative UI as the control room of a space station. If someone slips in unnoticed, they could change the trajectory of the entire mission without anyone the wiser. It's a recipe for disaster in the wrong hands! With this vulnerability, an attacker could seize control of sensitive reporting functions, access confidential data, and cause chaos without breaking a sweat. It's absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the JasperReports Server as they could be exposed to unauthorized data access or even manipulation of critical reports!

Put simply

Think of the administrative UI as the control room of a space station. If someone slips in unnoticed, they could change the trajectory of the entire mission without anyone the wiser. It's a recipe for disaster in the wrong hands! This vulnerability in TIBCO JasperReports Server allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit certain aspects of the administrative UI, granting them superuser capabilities and enabling them to carry out unauthorized actions remotely.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could seize control of sensitive reporting functions, access confidential data, and cause chaos without breaking a sweat. It's absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the JasperReports Server as they could be exposed to unauthorized data access or even manipulation of critical reports! Urgently patch your TIBCO JasperReports Server to version 7.1.2 or higher to mitigate this risk. If you're using the AWS Marketplace or ActiveMatrix BPM versions, ensure they are also upgraded to the secure versions to prevent any unauthorized access. Don't leave the door open for attackers! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be the hero of your security team and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03503 · 89.1th percentile
Published
2020-05-20T12:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAY 12:25Z
    TIBCO JasperReports Server Fails To Enforce Access Restrictions
    cvelistv5