HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2021-04-14

CVE-2021-28826

tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge Security Advisory (CVE-2021-28826)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-28826 impacting tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Windows Installation component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Bridge - Community Edition and TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Bridge - Enterprise Edition contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on some versions of the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from a lack of access restrictions on certain files and/or folders in the installation. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Bridge - Community Edition: versions 1.3.0 and below and TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Bridge - Enterprise Edition: versions 1.3.0 and below.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
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 / messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-863

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-2021-28826 impacting tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-28826.yaml
id: cve-2021-28826

info:
  name: tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-28826 affecting tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge.
    Evaluation: The Windows Installation component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Bridge - Community Edition and TIB...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-28826
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-28826
    cwe-id: CWE-863
  tags: cve,cve-2021-28826,tibco,messaging_-_eclipse_mosqu,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-28826.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-28826
# Target: tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-28826 (tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge)...")
    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 messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge 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-2021-28826.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-28826
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install messaging_-_eclipse_mosqu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade messaging_-_eclipse_mosqu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update messaging_-_eclipse_mosqu

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

# 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-2021-28826 in tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tibco messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge 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-2021-28826?

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-2021-28826?

CVE-2021-28826 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-28826
Weakness CWE-863
Vendor tibco
Product messaging_-_eclipse_mosquitto_distribution_-_bridge
Published 2021-04-14
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H