IBM Aspera Faspex HTML Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A HTML injection vulnerability has been identified in IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML code, which would be executed in the context of the victim's web browser, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in cross-site scripting, allowing injected HTML or scripts to be executed in the context of the user's browser session.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to IBM Aspera Faspex version 5.0.14.2, available through the IBM Update Catalog.

Added: Dec 26, 2025, 3:21 PM
Updated: Dec 26, 2025, 3:21 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.9
impact
1.0
exploitability
6.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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