CVE-2026-123218
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Authorized User Authorization Bypass in IBM Aspera Faspex

Publication date: 2026-11-07

Last updated on: 2026-11-07

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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.

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Published
2026-11-07
Last Modified
2026-11-07
Generated
2026-11-07
AI Q&A
2026-11-07
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NVD
CVE-2026-123218
EUVD
EUVD-2026-118902

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM Aspera Faspex From 5.0.0 (inc) to 5.0.19 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.19 have an authorization bypass vulnerability. An authorized user can craft a specific message to gain full administrative privileges without proper authorization checks.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker with basic access to escalate privileges to full admin rights. This could lead to unauthorized system control, data theft, or disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.19 PL1 or later to remediate the vulnerability. No workarounds or mitigations are currently available.

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