UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2012-03-13

CVE-2012-0687

tibco activematrix_service_bus Security Advisory (CVE-2012-0687)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-0687 impacting tibco activematrix_service_bus. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
TIBCO ActiveMatrix Runtime Platform in Service Grid and Service Bus 2.x before 2.3.2 and BusinessWorks Service Engine before 5.8.2; TIBCO ActiveMatrix Platform in TIBCO Silver Fabric ActiveMatrix Service Grid Distribution 3.1.3, Service Grid and Service Bus 3.x before 3.1.5, BusinessWorks Service Engine 5.9.x before 5.9.3, and BPM before 1.3.0; TIBCO BusinessEvents Runtime in Enterprise and Inference Editions 3.x before 3.0.3, Standard Edition 4.x before 4.0.2, and Standard Edition and Express 5.0.0; and TIBCO BusinessWorks Engine in TIBCO Silver Fabric ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks Distribution 5.9.2 and ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks before 5.9.3 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted URL.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tibco / activematrix_service_bus
Affected Versions 2.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

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-2012-0687 impacting tibco activematrix_service_bus.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-0687.yaml
id: cve-2012-0687

info:
  name: tibco activematrix_service_bus - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-0687 affecting tibco activematrix_service_bus.
    Evaluation: TIBCO ActiveMatrix Runtime Platform in Service Grid and Service Bus 2.x before 2.3.2 and BusinessWorks Service Engine before 5.8.2; TIBCO ActiveMatrix...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-0687
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2012-0687
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2012-0687,tibco,activematrix_service_bus,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "activematrix_service_bus"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-0687.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-0687
# Target: tibco activematrix_service_bus | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-0687 (tibco activematrix_service_bus)...")
    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 activematrix_service_bus scope (2.0.0).")
        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-2012-0687.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-0687
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install activematrix_service_bus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade activematrix_service_bus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update activematrix_service_bus

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

# 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-2012-0687 in tibco activematrix_service_bus?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tibco activematrix_service_bus 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-2012-0687?

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-2012-0687?

CVE-2012-0687 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-0687
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor tibco
Product activematrix_service_bus
Published 2012-03-13
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N