CVE-2025-36230: XSS 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 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

— IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
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. Product Fixing VRM Platform Link to Fix IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.14.2 Linux click here

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·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 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-2025-36230?

CVE-2025-36230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via HTML injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36230?

To fix CVE-2025-36230, users should update IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.15 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-36230?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-36230 include the unauthorized execution of malicious code in users' web browsers.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36230?

CVE-2025-36230 affects IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1.

5

Can CVE-2025-36230 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-36230 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject malicious HTML code.

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