Vulnerability · Published Nov 7, 2026 · Assigned by ibm

CVE-2026-123218IBM Aspera Faspex Authorization Bypass

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity incorrect authorization in Aspera Faspex from IBM. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical

Exploit odds (30 days)–no EPSS score yet

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
IBM	Aspera Faspex	5.0.0 – through 5.0.19

Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921 vendor-advisory, patch