What it is
CVE-2018-18809 is TIBCO JasperReports Library Directory Traversal Vulnerability. The default server implementation of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO JasperReports Library, TIBCO JasperReports Library Community Edition,...
Vulnerability report
Exploited in the wild
Confirmed confidence
In CISA KEV
CVE-2018-18809
TIBCO JasperReports Library Directory Traversal Vulnerability
TIBCO Software Inc. / TIBCO JasperReports Library · unspecified to <= 6.3.4
- Severity
- CVSS 9.9 · Critical
- Confidence
- Confirmed
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild
- EPSS
- 79.1%
- First observed
- —
- Last observed
- —
Decision summary
What security teams need to know first
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Is it exploited?
Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.
Who is affected?
TIBCO Software Inc. / TIBCO JasperReports Library unspecified to <= 6.3.4.
What should we do?
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
Overview
TIBCO JasperReports Library Directory Traversal Vulnerability
The default server implementation of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO JasperReports Library, TIBCO JasperReports Library Community Edition, TIBCO JasperReports Library for ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO JasperReports Server, TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition, TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM, TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy, and TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS contains a directory-traversal vulnerability that may theoretically allow web server users to access contents of the host system.
Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO JasperReports Library: versions up to and including 6.3.4; 6.4.1; 6.4.2; 6.4.21; 7.1.0; 7.2.0, TIBCO JasperReports Library Community Edition: versions up to and including 6.7.0, TIBCO JasperReports Library for ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 6.4.21, TIBCO JasperReports Server: versions up to and including 6.3.4; 6.4.0; 6.4.1; 6.4.2; 6.4.3; 7.1.0, TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition: versions up to and including 6.4.3; 7.1.0, TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM: versions up to and including 6.4.3, TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy: versions up to and including 7.1.0, TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS: versions up to and including 7.1.0.
Vendor
Product
Affected
Status
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
Through 6.3.4
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
6.4.1
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
6.4.2
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
6.4.21
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
7.1.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library
7.2.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library Community Edition
Through 6.7.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Library for ActiveMatrix BPM
Through 6.4.21
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
Through 6.3.4
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
6.4.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
6.4.1
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
6.4.2
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
6.4.3
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server
7.1.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition
Through 6.4.3
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server Community Edition
7.1.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO JasperReports Server for ActiveMatrix BPM
Through 6.4.3
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO Jaspersoft for AWS with Multi-Tenancy
Through 7.1.0
Affected
TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO Jaspersoft Reporting and Analytics for AWS
Through 7.1.0
Affected
- Published
- 07 Mar 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- 29 Dec 2022
- Attack vector
- Remote
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
Tags
nuclei_scanner
cisa
CVE References
- CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-18809
- 107351 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107351
- 20190909 CVE-2018-18809 Path traversal in Tibco JasperSoft seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/17
- tibco.com/services/support/advisories tibco.com · CVE Record http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories
- tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/03/tibco-security-ad... tibco.com · CVE Record https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/03/tibco-security-advis...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154406/Tibco-JasperSoft-Path-Traversal... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154406/Tibco-JasperSoft-Path-Tra...
- security.elarlang.eu/cve-2018-18809-path-traversal-in-tibco-jaspe... security.elarlang.eu · CVE Record https://security.elarlang.eu/cve-2018-18809-path-traversal-in-tibco-j...
- cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2018-18809-tibco.html cybersecurityworks.com · CVE Record https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2018-18809-tibco.html
Exploitation evidence
Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited
Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.
Exploited in the wild
CISA
Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.
Proof of concept available
Nuclei Templates
Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.
Known exploited vulnerability sources
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEV Intelligence Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-12-29 00:00 UTC |
Detection
Operational artifacts and observed signals
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Observed signals
- Request targets
- 0
- User-Agents
- 0
Raw values available in Pro and Enterprise.
Scanner coverage
Nuclei template detected 25 Apr 2025.
View Nuclei template (opens in new tab)Virtual patch status
No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.
Learn about virtual patches →Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-18809.yaml | 25 Apr 2025 |
Risk and context
Severity, weaknesses, and research context
CVSS v3.0
9.9
Critical
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
79.1%
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
TIBCO JasperReports Library - Directory Traversal
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
From disclosure to observed exploitation
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Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Pro API
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- First-party sensor telemetry
- PoC and scanner references
- Affected versions and enrichment
- Automation-ready JSON delivery
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-18809
Free JSON includes basic KEV fields{
"cve_id": "CVE-2018-18809",
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.9,
"cvss_estimated": false,
"epss_score": 0.79064,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}Early warning alerts
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