How severe is CVE-2023-26219?

CVE-2023-26219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26219?

CVE-2023-26219 primarily affects Tibco Hawk. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26219?

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-2023-26219 published?

CVE-2023-26219 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26219

CVE-2023-26219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tibco Hawk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Tibco Hawk
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Hawk Console and Hawk Agent components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Hawk, TIBCO Hawk Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO Operational Intelligence Hawk RedTail, and TIBCO Runtime Agent contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows an attacker with access to the Hawk Console’s and Agent’s log to obtain credentials used to access associated EMS servers. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Hawk: versions 6.2.2 and below, TIBCO Hawk Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions 6.2.2 and below, TIBCO Operational Intelligence Hawk RedTail: versions 7.2.1 and below, and TIBCO Runtime Agent: versions 5.12.2 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26219?: The Hawk Console and Hawk Agent components of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Hawk, TIBCO Hawk Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric, TIBCO Operational Intelligence Hawk RedTail, and TIBCO Runtime Agent contain a vulnerability that theoretically allows an attacker with access to the Hawk Console’s and Agent’s log to obtain credentials used to access associated EMS servers. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Hawk: versions 6.2.2 and below, TIBCO Hawk Distribution for TIBCO Silver Fabric: versions 6.2.2 and below, TIBCO Operational Intelligence Hawk RedTail: versions 7.2.1 and below, and TIBCO Runtime Agent: versions 5.12.2 and below.
How severe is CVE-2023-26219?: CVE-2023-26219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26219?: CVE-2023-26219 primarily affects Tibco Hawk. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26219?: 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-2023-26219 published?: CVE-2023-26219 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:hawk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:hawk_distribution_for_tibco_silver_fabric:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:operational_intelligence_hawk_redtail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:runtime_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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