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8.2

IBM Aspera Faspex session management weakness fixed

CVE-2026-14996 · published 3 months ago
Summary

IBM has fixed a weakness in session management in Aspera Faspex, which could potentially allow unauthorized access. This update is included in versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4. We recommend checking with IBM for the latest version and updating accordingly.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm aspera faspex 5 <= 5.0.15.4
Original advisory text
IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.
IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
8.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-613Insufficient Session Expiration
Timeline
Published28 Jul 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen28 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-14996 · NVD
CVE-2026-14996 · MITRE
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