CVE-2019-8987

Name: CVE-2019-8987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-26T18:29:01.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The application server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Data Science for AWS, and TIBCO Spotfire Data Science contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that theoretically allows an authenticated user to gain access to all the capabilities of the web interface available to more privileged users. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Data Science for AWS: versions up to and including 6.4.0, and TIBCO Spotfire Data Science: versions up to and including 6.4.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The application server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Data Science for AWS, and TIBCO Spotfire Data Science contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that theoretically allows an authenticated user to gain access to all the capabilities of the web interface available to more privileged users. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Data Science for AWS: versions up to and including 6.4.0, and TIBCO Spotfire Data Science: versions up to and including 6.4.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tibco	Data Science For Aws	<= 6.4.0
Tibco	Spotfire Data Science	<= 6.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107595Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/03/tibco-security-advisory-march-26-2019-tibco-spotfire-data-science-2019-8987Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107595Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/03/tibco-security-advisory-march-26-2019-tibco-spotfire-data-science-2019-8987Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8987?

How severe is CVE-2019-8987?

CVE-2019-8987 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST