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CVE-2026-123218 IBM Aspera Faspex Authorization Bypass

CriticalCVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.71% CISA KEV added 2026-11-09 · due 2026-11-12 Exploited in the wild
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Exploit status
Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
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Description

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date added
2026-11-09
Due date (FCEB)
2026-11-12
Ransomware use
Unknown

Required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ibm Aspera Faspex >= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.19 No fix listed

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