CVE-2021-28821: TIBCO Enterprise Message Service Windows Platform Installation vulnerability
The Windows Installation component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on some versions of the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from a lack of access restrictions on certain files and/or folders in the installation. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service: versions 8.5.1 and below, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28821?
CVE-2021-28821 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28821?
To remediate CVE-2021-28821, it is recommended to upgrade TIBCO Enterprise Message Service to version 8.5.2 or later.
Which TIBCO products are affected by CVE-2021-28821?
CVE-2021-28821 affects TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, including the Community and Developer Editions, up to version 8.5.1.
Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2021-28821?
Yes, CVE-2021-28821 could potentially be exploited by a low privileged attacker.
What specific component is vulnerable in CVE-2021-28821?
The vulnerability resides in the Windows Installation component of TIBCO software.