HIGH CVSS 8.0
Published: 2017-10-17

CVE-2017-5531

tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center Security Advisory (CVE-2017-5531)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-5531 impacting tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Deployments of TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center versions 8.0.0 and 8.0.1 and TIBCO Managed File Transfer Internet Server versions 8.0.0 and 8.0.1 that enable the Administrator Service may be affected by a vulnerability which may allow any authenticated user to gain administrative control of Managed File Transfer web applications.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tibco / managed_file_transfer_command_center
Affected Versions 8.0.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

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-2017-5531 impacting tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-5531.yaml
id: cve-2017-5531

info:
  name: tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-5531 affecting tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center.
    Evaluation: Deployments of TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center versions 8.0.0 and 8.0.1 and TIBCO Managed File Transfer Internet Server versions 8.0.0 and ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-5531
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.0
    cve-id: CVE-2017-5531
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2017-5531,tibco,managed_file_transfer_com,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "managed_file_transfer_command_center"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-5531.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-5531
# Target: tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center | CVSS: 8.0 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-5531 (tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center)...")
    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 managed_file_transfer_command_center scope (8.0.0).")
        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-2017-5531.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-5531
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install managed_file_transfer_com 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade managed_file_transfer_com 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update managed_file_transfer_com

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

# 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-2017-5531 in tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tibco managed_file_transfer_command_center 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-2017-5531?

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-2017-5531?

CVE-2017-5531 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.0
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-5531
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor tibco
Product managed_file_transfer_command_center
Published 2017-10-17
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H