How severe is CVE-2019-8988?

CVE-2019-8988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8988?

CVE-2019-8988 primarily affects Tibco Data Science For Aws. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-8988 published?

CVE-2019-8988 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8988

CVE-2019-8988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tibco Data Science For Aws with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tibco Data Science For Aws
Published: 2019-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8988?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-8988?: CVE-2019-8988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8988?: CVE-2019-8988 primarily affects Tibco Data Science For Aws. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-8988 published?: CVE-2019-8988 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:data_science_for_aws:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:spotfire_data_science:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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