CVE-2026-14959: OS Command Injection in IBM Aspera Faspex

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to shell command injection.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to shell command injection.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.15.4
All of the following
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<5.0.16
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex 5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.16Patch OS Command Injection in IBM Aspera Faspex

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14959?

CVE-2026-14959 has a critical severity rating of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14959?

To fix CVE-2026-14959, upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-14959?

CVE-2026-14959 affects all versions of IBM Aspera Faspex from 5.0.0 to 5.0.15.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14959?

CVE-2026-14959 is an OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2026-14959?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2026-14959 to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

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