CVE-2026-14959

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IBM Aspera Faspex Remote Code Execution via Shell Command Injection

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 shell command injection.

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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-2026-14959

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 are vulnerable to shell command injection. This allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious commands on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Aspera Faspex patch to version 5.0.15.4 or later to address the shell command injection vulnerability. Ensure all authenticated users follow strict input validation practices and restrict access to trusted sources only.

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