UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2007-10-18

CVE-2007-5545

tibco smart_pgm_fx Security Advisory (CVE-2007-5545)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-5545 impacting tibco smart_pgm_fx. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Format string vulnerability in TIBCO SmartPGM FX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors. NOTE: as of 20071016, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, since it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tibco / smart_pgm_fx
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-134

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-5545 impacting tibco smart_pgm_fx.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-5545.yaml
id: cve-2007-5545

info:
  name: tibco smart_pgm_fx - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-5545 affecting tibco smart_pgm_fx.
    Evaluation: Format string vulnerability in TIBCO SmartPGM FX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-5545
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2007-5545
    cwe-id: CWE-134
  tags: cve,cve-2007-5545,tibco,smart_pgm_fx,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "smart_pgm_fx"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-5545.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-5545
# Target: tibco smart_pgm_fx | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-5545 (tibco smart_pgm_fx)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against tibco smart_pgm_fx scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-5545.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-5545
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install smart_pgm_fx 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade smart_pgm_fx 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update smart_pgm_fx

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i smart_pgm_fx 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i smart_pgm_fx

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-5545 in tibco smart_pgm_fx?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tibco smart_pgm_fx packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-5545?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-5545?

CVE-2007-5545 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-5545
Weakness CWE-134
Vendor tibco
Product smart_pgm_fx
Published 2007-10-18
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P