CVE-2019-8988

Name: CVE-2019-8988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-26T18:29:01.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 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 contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows a user to escalate their privileges on the affected system, in a way that may allow for data modifications and deletions that should be denied. 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 1.78% 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 contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows a user to escalate their privileges on the affected system, in a way that may allow for data modifications and deletions that should be denied. 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

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/107593Broken 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-2019-8988Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107593Broken 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-2019-8988Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8988?

How severe is CVE-2019-8988?

CVE-2019-8988 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8988?

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