How severe is CVE-2017-5535?

CVE-2017-5535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5535?

CVE-2017-5535 primarily affects Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5535?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5535 published?

CVE-2017-5535 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5535

CVE-2017-5535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GridServer Broker, GridServer Driver, and GridServer Engine components of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager contain vulnerabilities related to both the improper use of encryption mechanisms and the use of weak ciphers. A malicious actor could theoretically compromise the traffic between any of the components. Affected releases include TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager: versions up to and including 5.1.3; 6.0.0; 6.0.1; 6.0.2; 6.1.0; 6.1.1; and 6.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5535?: The GridServer Broker, GridServer Driver, and GridServer Engine components of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager contain vulnerabilities related to both the improper use of encryption mechanisms and the use of weak ciphers. A malicious actor could theoretically compromise the traffic between any of the components. Affected releases include TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager: versions up to and including 5.1.3; 6.0.0; 6.0.1; 6.0.2; 6.1.0; 6.1.1; and 6.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2017-5535?: CVE-2017-5535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5535?: CVE-2017-5535 primarily affects Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5535 published?: CVE-2017-5535 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2018/05/security-advisory-may-1-2018-tibco-datasynapse-gridserver-2017-5535

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:datasynapse_gridserver_manager:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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