IBM Aspera Faspex

What it is

IBM Aspera Faspex contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to craft a specific message to bypass authorization, causing privilege escalations.

What to do

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.

Vendor notices and references

• www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-123218

Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.