CVE-2023-27874: IBM Aspera Faspex XML external entity injection

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 249845.

Other sources

IBM Aspera is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex<=4.4.2
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_1
IBM Aspera Faspex=4.4.2-patch_level_2
Linux Linux Kernel

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27874?

The severity of CVE-2023-27874 is critical with a severity value of 9.9.

2

How does CVE-2023-27874 affect IBM Aspera Faspex?

CVE-2023-27874 affects IBM Aspera Faspex version 4.4.2 and patch levels 4.4.2-patch_level_1 and 4.4.2-patch_level_2.

3

What is an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack?

An XML external entity injection (XXE) attack is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit the processing of XML data to execute arbitrary commands.

4

How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2023-27874?

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27874 to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27874?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-27874 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 249845](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249845) and [IBM support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964694).

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