How severe is CVE-2020-27148?

CVE-2020-27148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-27148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27148?

CVE-2020-27148 affects Tibco Ebx Add-ons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27148?

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-2020-27148 published?

CVE-2020-27148 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27148

CVE-2020-27148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tibco Ebx Add-ons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Tibco Ebx Add-ons
Published: 2021-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The TIBCO EBX Add-on for Oracle Hyperion EPM, TIBCO EBX Data Exchange Add-on, and TIBCO EBX Insight Add-on components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with network access to execute an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons: versions 4.4.2 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27148?: The TIBCO EBX Add-on for Oracle Hyperion EPM, TIBCO EBX Data Exchange Add-on, and TIBCO EBX Insight Add-on components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with network access to execute an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons: versions 4.4.2 and below.
How severe is CVE-2020-27148?: CVE-2020-27148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-27148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27148?: CVE-2020-27148 affects Tibco Ebx Add-ons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27148?: 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-2020-27148 published?: CVE-2020-27148 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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