IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized File Access

Vulnerability

An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server for Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) versions 1.5.1 through 1.5.19. This vulnerability allows a transfer client to access files in the server's local storage that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized file access.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to files in the server's local storage.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server for Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) version 1.5.20 to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 27, 2026, 6:13 PM
Updated: May 27, 2026, 6:13 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
4.2

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