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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-123218 · published 7 November 2026

CVE-2026-123218: Ibm aspera faspex incorrect authorization vulnerability

Ibm · Aspera Faspex

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical CISA KEV since 9 Nov 2026 EPSS 0.53% · top 54.4% CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.53%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
YesIn CISA KEV, fix deadline passed
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
10 Nov 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation in the wild

CISA added CVE-2026-123218 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 9 November 2026 as "IBM Aspera Faspex Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability". Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Federal deadline 12 November 2026.

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921 Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-123218 US Government Resource

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-123218), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-11-11). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.