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Activematrix Businessworks CVE-2026-3912

| EUVDEUVD-2026-15021 HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-03-24 tibco GHSA-cprf-3qg3-3hp4
8.7
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate to ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks
  2. Delivery
    Submit crafted input with injection payload
  3. Exploit
    Bypass input validation filters
  4. Execution
    Execute arbitrary commands or access local files
  5. Impact
    Disclose sensitive system information

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Exploitation Conditions

Requires authenticated access to TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks or Enterprise Administrator. Attacker must be a logged-in user with network access to the application. No victim interaction needed. Affects versions vulnerable to input validation bypass in injection handlers.

Impact

Without a CVSS vector or EPSS score, the risk assessment must rely on vulnerability class analysis and reported impact. The stated impact of information disclosure (local file access, system details) and application manipulation indicates at minimum a moderate-to-high severity vulnerability. Injection vulnerabilities historically demonstrate high exploitability in real-world conditions, particularly when affecting widely-deployed enterprise platforms like TIBCO's products. The absence of a published CVSS score suggests either recent disclosure or vendor embargoes; however, the rapid issuance of a security advisory by TIBCO in March 2026 indicates the vendor treats this as actionable and remediable. The attack vector is likely network-based (given these are enterprise web/API platforms), and no public proof-of-concept or active exploitation (KEV status) has been reported at the time of advisory. Organizations running affected versions should prioritize patching given the information disclosure risk and potential for lateral movement or configuration tampering through application behavior manipulation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to a vulnerable TIBCO Enterprise Administrator or ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks instance could craft malicious input containing injection payloads (e.g., script tags, command sequences, or expression language) and submit them via web forms, API parameters, or configuration endpoints. The insufficient input validation would allow the payload to bypass sanitization filters and be processed by the backend, resulting in local file disclosure (e.g., reading configuration files containing credentials or system details) or alteration of application behavior such as redirecting workflows or disabling security controls. No public proof-of-concept has been reported, but the injection class of vulnerabilities typically requires moderate attacker sophistication and is generally feasible given network access to the web interface.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 24, 2026

This is an injection vulnerability affecting TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and Enterprise Administrator due to insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input. The vulnerability allows attackers to disclose sensitive information including local files and host system details, and may enable manipulation of application behavior. No CVSS score, EPSS data, or active exploitation reports are currently available, but the vendor has issued a security advisory indicating patches are available.

RemediationAI

Apply the security patches released by TIBCO as detailed in the March 24, 2026 security advisory at https://community.tibco.com/advisories/tibco-security-advisory-march-24-2026-tibco-activematrix-businessworks-cve-2026-3912-r227/. The advisory specifies patched versions for both ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and Enterprise Administrator; upgrade to these versions immediately. As interim controls pending patching, implement strict input validation at the application boundary by deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block injection payloads targeting these products. Additionally, restrict network access to ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and Enterprise Administrator interfaces to trusted administrative ranges only, enforce strong authentication (multi-factor authentication where possible), and monitor application logs for suspicious input patterns or file access attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Affected VersionsENISA

ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks 6.9.1 <HF8
Enterprise Administrator 2.4.3 <HF2
ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks 6.10.0 <HF6
ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks 6.11.0 <HF4
ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks 6.12.0 <HF1

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization mechanisms in TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and Enterprise Administrator platforms. The root cause falls under injection vulnerability classifications (likely CWE-94, CWE-78, or similar code injection/command injection families) where user-supplied input is not properly filtered before being processed by the application. ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks is TIBCO's business process management and integration platform, while Enterprise Administrator is the management interface for TIBCO products. The injection flaw occurs at the input handling layer, allowing attackers to inject malicious payloads that bypass validation routines and are subsequently interpreted as code or commands by the backend system. Affected products are identified via CPE strings cpe:2.3:a:tibco:activematrix_businessworks and cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_administrator, with all versions potentially in scope until patched.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.7 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
Low
Subsequent system: Integrity
Low
Subsequent system: Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Injection vulnerabilities due to validation/sanitisation of user-supplied input in ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks and Enterprise Administrator allows information disclosure, including exposure of accessible local files and host system details, and may allow manipulation of application behaviour.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-3912 presents significant security risk, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 8.7. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 98% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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