CVE-2026-8179

Name: CVE-2026-8179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-27T14:17:36.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

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

0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint	>= 3.7.4, <= 4.4.6
Ibm	Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint	4.4.7
Ibm	Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server	>= 3.7.4, <= 4.4.6
Ibm	Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server	4.4.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273615Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8179?

How severe is CVE-2026-8179?

CVE-2026-8179 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8179?

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