CVE-2026-14959
IBM Aspera Faspex 5 versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 contain a critical flaw that lets a remote authenticated attacker run arbitrary code on the system. The vulnerability is a shell command injection that can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is rated CVSS 9.1.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
IBM Aspera Faspex 5, versions 5.0.0 to 5.0.15.4, used by organizations that rely on high‑speed file transfer solutions.
Real-world impact
An attacker who can authenticate to the affected system could execute any commands, steal or modify data, and disrupt services, effectively taking full control of the machine.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.1 reflects that the flaw can be exploited remotely with low effort, requires only high privileges, and leads to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What to do about it
- ›Check for vendor patches and apply them as soon as they are released.
- ›If no patch is available, restrict network access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity.
No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.
No fix documented in sources