CVE-2026-123218
IBM Aspera Faspex Authorization Bypass
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.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading: ProductVersionPlatformFix InstructionsIBM Aspera Faspex5.0.19 PL1Linux Please follow the instructions here https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aspera-faspex/5.0.x . Validate that the faspex-core container image is 5.0.19 (1ce4b13, Fix Pack: 1)
Source: CNA: ibmFix
The reporting source identifies this reference as a patch. Check the advisory for affected versions and supported release branches.
Source: CNA: ibmAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Aspera Faspex IBM |
≥ 5.0.0; ≤ 5.0.19 (affected, semver)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: ibm |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 9.8 critical |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CNA: ibm |
| 3.1 / 9.8 critical |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | NVD: [email protected] |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921CNA: ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-123218ADP: CISA-ADP · government-resource
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921[email protected]
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