IBM Aspera Faspex Authorization Bypass
CVSS score
9.8
EPSS probability
—
Risk score
1.0
Published
58 min ago
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Short explanation
In IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0‑5.0.19, an authorized user can craft a special message to bypass authorization and obtain full administrative privileges. It carries a CVSS 9.8 (critical) score and requires no authentication over the network.
Full administrative rights give access to all data and services, posing severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks.
What should be done?
- Apply IBM’s patch and fix references (S0)
- Upgrade to the IBM‑recommended safe version
- Restrict network access to the Faspex service
- Review and harden authorization controls
- Increase monitoring for suspicious message activity
- Audit logs for abnormal requests
Chain of evidence and sources
Bu açık, CVSS 3.1 temel skoru 9.8 ile kritik olarak sınıflandırılmıştır (S0).
IBM, bu güvenlik açığı için yama ve düzeltme referansları sağlamış ve yama mevcut (patch_assessment status AVAILABLE) (S0).
CISA KEV listesinde yer almıyor; bu nedenle aktif istismar raporlanmamıştır (S0).
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IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.19 could allow an authorized user to craft a specific message to bypass user authorization and gain full administrative privileges.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-863
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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-123218 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ibm | Aspera Faspex | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.
| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | CVSS V3_1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CVE CNA |
| 9.8 | CVSS V31 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | NVD |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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