IBM Aspera Faspex Client-Side Security Enforcement Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Actions

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.12.1, allowing authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions. This issue arises from client-side enforcement of server-side security mechanisms.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being performed by authenticated users.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to IBM Aspera Faspex version 5.0.13, available through the IBM Update Catalog.

Added: Jul 31, 2025, 12:27 AM
Updated: Jul 31, 2025, 12:27 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
1.9
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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