CVE-2026-123218
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CVE-2026-123218 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.19 could allow an authorized user to craft a specific message to bypass user authorization and gain full administrative privileges.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.19 could allow an authorized user to craft a specific message to bypass user authorization and gain full administrative privileges.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aspera Faspex | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.19.1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295921Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-123218US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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