CVE-2025-36227: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera Faspex

Published Mar 6, 2026
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.3 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers.  This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers.  This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<=5.0.14.3
IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.14.3
All of the following
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<5.0.15
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.15 available from the link below.   ProductFixing VRMPlatformLink to FixIBM Aspera Faspex5.0.15 Linux link https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes

Event History

Mar 6, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36227?

CVE-2025-36227 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP header injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36227?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36227, upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to the latest version beyond 5.0.14.3.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2025-36227?

CVE-2025-36227 includes vulnerabilities that allow HTTP header injection, leading to various attack vectors.

4

Which versions of IBM Aspera Faspex are affected by CVE-2025-36227?

CVE-2025-36227 affects IBM Aspera Faspex versions from 5.0.0 to 5.0.14.3.

5

What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2025-36227?

Attacks that can be conducted because of CVE-2025-36227 include cross-site scripting and other injection attacks.

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