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IBM Aspera Faspex Vulnerability CVE-2026-123218 Allows Authorization Bypass

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  • •IBM Aspera Faspex (file transfer software) versions 5.0.0 to 5.0.19 are affected by vulnerability CVE-2026-123218.
  • •The vulnerability allows an authorized user to bypass authorization controls, gaining full administrative privileges.
  • •Exploitation could lead to unauthorized changes and disruptions within affected systems, posing significant security risks.

Sources

CVE-2026-123218 IBM Aspera Faspex improper authorization

Vuldb

CVE-2026-123218 IBM Aspera Faspex Authorization Bypass

Vulners

CVE-2026-123218

Vulners

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