CVE-2021-43055

Name: CVE-2021-43055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-11T19:15:08.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43055 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The eFTL Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO eFTL - Community Edition, TIBCO eFTL - Developer Edition, and TIBCO eFTL - Enterprise Edition contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows clients to inherit the permissions of the client that initially connected on the affected system. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO eFTL - Community Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below, TIBCO eFTL - Developer Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below, and TIBCO eFTL - Enterprise Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The eFTL Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO eFTL - Community Edition, TIBCO eFTL - Developer Edition, and TIBCO eFTL - Enterprise Edition contains an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows clients to inherit the permissions of the client that initially connected on the affected system. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO eFTL - Community Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below, TIBCO eFTL - Developer Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below, and TIBCO eFTL - Enterprise Edition: versions 6.7.2 and below.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tibco	Eftl	<= 6.7.2

References

https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2022/01/tibco-security-advisory-january-11-2022-tibco-eftl-2021-43055Vendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2022/01/tibco-security-advisory-january-11-2022-tibco-eftl-2021-43055Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43055?

How severe is CVE-2021-43055?

CVE-2021-43055 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43055?

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