CVE-2025-36228
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Inconsistent Permission Vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex

Publication date: 2025-12-26

Last updated on: 2025-12-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1 may allow inconsistent permissions between the user interface and backend API allowed users to access features that appeared disabled, potentially leading to misuse.
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Published
2025-12-26
Last Modified
2025-12-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-36228
EUVD
EUVD-2025-205441
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm aspera_faspex 5.0.0
ibm aspera_faspex 5.0.14.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-279 While it is executing, the product sets the permissions of an object in a way that violates the intended permissions that have been specified by the user.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1 allows inconsistent permissions between the user interface and the backend API. This inconsistency can enable users to access features that appear disabled in the user interface, potentially leading to misuse.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to features that should be disabled, potentially allowing misuse of the system. This could result in unauthorized actions or data exposure due to the mismatch in permission enforcement between the user interface and backend API.

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