How severe is CVE-2019-8992?

CVE-2019-8992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8992?

CVE-2019-8992 primarily affects Tibco Activematrix Bpm. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8992?

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-2019-8992 published?

CVE-2019-8992 was published on 2019-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8992

CVE-2019-8992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tibco Activematrix Bpm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Tibco Activematrix Bpm
Published: 2019-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The administrative server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Policy Director, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Bus, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM, and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix Service Grid contains a vulnerability wherein a user without privileges to upload distributed application archives ("Upload DAA" permission) can theoretically upload arbitrary code, and in some circumstances then execute that code on ActiveMatrix Service Grid nodes. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 4.2.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions up to and including 4.2.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Policy Director: versions up to and including 1.1.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Bus: versions up to and including 3.3.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid: versions up to and including 3.3.1, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions up to and including 3.3.0, TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 1.4.1, and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix Service Grid: versions up to and including 1.3.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8992?: The administrative server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Policy Director, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Bus, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM, and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix Service Grid contains a vulnerability wherein a user without privileges to upload distributed application archives ("Upload DAA" permission) can theoretically upload arbitrary code, and in some circumstances then execute that code on ActiveMatrix Service Grid nodes. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 4.2.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix BPM Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions up to and including 4.2.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Policy Director: versions up to and including 1.1.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Bus: versions up to and including 3.3.0, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid: versions up to and including 3.3.1, TIBCO ActiveMatrix Service Grid Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions up to and including 3.3.0, TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 1.4.1, and TIBCO Silver Fabric Enabler for ActiveMatrix Service Grid: versions up to and including 1.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-8992?: CVE-2019-8992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8992?: CVE-2019-8992 primarily affects Tibco Activematrix Bpm. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8992?: 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-2019-8992 published?: CVE-2019-8992 was published on 2019-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_bpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_bpm:*:*:*:*:*:silver_fabric:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_policy_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_service_bus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_service_grid:*:*:*:*:*:silver_fabric:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_service_grid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:silver_fabric_enabler:*:*:*:*:*:activematrix_service_grid:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:silver_fabric_enabler:*:*:*:*:*:activematrix_bpm:*:*

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