CVE-2023-27874

Name: CVE-2023-27874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T15:15:12.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 249845.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Aspera Faspex	<= 4.4.2	—
Ibm	Aspera Faspex	4.4.2	Patch Level 1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249845VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964694Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249845VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964694Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27874?

How severe is CVE-2023-27874?

CVE-2023-27874 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27874?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST