How severe is CVE-2017-5536?

CVE-2017-5536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5536?

CVE-2017-5536 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-2017-5536?

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

When was CVE-2017-5536 published?

CVE-2017-5536 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5536

CVE-2017-5536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tibco Datasynapse Gridserver Manager
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GridServer Broker, and GridServer Director components of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager contain vulnerabilities which may allow an authenticated user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS). In addition, an authenticated user could be a victim of a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack. 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-2017-5536?: The GridServer Broker, and GridServer Director components of TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO DataSynapse GridServer Manager contain vulnerabilities which may allow an authenticated user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS). In addition, an authenticated user could be a victim of a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack. 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-2017-5536?: CVE-2017-5536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5536?: CVE-2017-5536 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-2017-5536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5536 published?: CVE-2017-5536 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-2017-5536

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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