Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex by IBM
CVE-2026-14958

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Aspera Faspex 5
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-14958?

IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 are susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability due to unquoted shell interpolation. This security flaw allows authenticated attackers to exploit the system, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected systems. Users are advised to review the vendor's advisory for patches and mitigations to secure their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 <= 5.0.15.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280530
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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