CVE-2023-35906

Name: CVE-2023-35906
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-05T01:15:07.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacked to bypass IP restrictions due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 259649.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacked to bypass IP restrictions due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 259649.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aspera Faspex	<= 5.0.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259649VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029681Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259649VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029681Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35906?

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacked to bypass IP restrictions due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 259649.

How severe is CVE-2023-35906?

CVE-2023-35906 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35906?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-35906?

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Source: NVD / NIST