CVE-2025-36229: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere in IBM Aspera Faspex

Published Dec 18, 2025
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1 could allow authenticated users to enumerate sensitive information of data due by enumerating package identifiers.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow authenticated users to enumerate sensitive information of data due by enumerating package identifiers.

— IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<=5.0.14.1
IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.14.1
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<5.0.14.2

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.14 available from the link below.

Event History

Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Dec 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36229?

CVE-2025-36229 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36229?

To fix CVE-2025-36229, update IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.15 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36229?

CVE-2025-36229 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting IBM Aspera Faspex.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36229?

Individuals using IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1 are affected by CVE-2025-36229.

5

Can CVE-2025-36229 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2025-36229 requires authentication for exploitation, as it affects authenticated users.

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