CVE-2025-13481
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Publication date: 2025-12-11

Last updated on: 2025-12-15

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.0 through 4.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.
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Published
2025-12-11
Last Modified
2025-12-15
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-13481
EUVD
EUVD-2025-202871
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm aspera_orchestrator From 4.0.0 (inc) to 4.1.1 (exc)
linux linux_kernel *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including unauthorized execution of commands with elevated privileges, which can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker with valid credentials could potentially take control of the system, manipulate data, disrupt services, or cause other harmful effects.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the vulnerability in IBM Aspera Orchestrator versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.0, it is strongly recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.1 or later, where the issue has been addressed. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Aspera Orchestrator versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.0 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system. This happens because the software improperly validates user-supplied input, enabling privilege escalation and command execution beyond intended permissions.

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