CVE-2026-14958

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IBM Aspera Faspex Remote Code Execution via Unquoted Shell Path

Publication date: 2026-07-28

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to unquoted shell interpolation.

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Published

2026-07-28

Last Modified

2026-07-28

Generated

2026-07-29

AI Q&A

2026-07-29

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-14958

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	aspera_faspex	From 5.0.0 (inc) to 5.0.15.4 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 have an unquoted shell interpolation issue that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for unquoted shell paths in IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4. Review system logs for suspicious remote command execution attempts. Check Faspex configuration files for unquoted paths. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of the system, steal data, install malware, or disrupt services. This requires the attacker to be authenticated remotely.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Aspera Faspex patch immediately. Update to a version beyond 5.0.15.4. Restrict remote authenticated access to Faspex. Monitor for unusual activity in logs. Disable unnecessary services.

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