CVE-2021-43051

Name: CVE-2021-43051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-14T20:15:07.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43051 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Spotfire Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Server, TIBCO Spotfire Server, and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows malicious custom API clients with network access to execute internal API operations outside of the scope of those granted to it. A successful attack using this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Spotfire Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Server, TIBCO Spotfire Server, and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows malicious custom API clients with network access to execute internal API operations outside of the scope of those granted to it. A successful attack using this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Server: versions 10.10.6 and below, TIBCO Spotfire Server: versions 11.0.0, 11.1.0, 11.2.0, 11.3.0, 11.4.0, and 11.4.1, and TIBCO Spotfire Server: versions 11.5.0 and 11.6.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tibco	Spotfire Server	<= 10.10.6
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.0.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.1.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.2.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.3.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.4.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.4.1
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.5.0
Tibco	Spotfire Server	11.6.0

References

https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/12/tibco-security-advisory-december-14-2021-tibco-spotfire-server-2021-43051Vendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2021/12/tibco-security-advisory-december-14-2021-tibco-spotfire-server-2021-43051Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43051?

How severe is CVE-2021-43051?

CVE-2021-43051 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43051?

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