CVE-2026-14996: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera Faspex

Published Jul 20, 2026
·
Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex 5>=5.0.0<=5.0.15.4
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 5.0.16

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·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 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-2026-14996?

The severity of CVE-2026-14996 is rated as high with a score of 8.2.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in CVE-2026-14996?

CVE-2026-14996 addresses vulnerabilities related to session management in IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-14996?

To fix CVE-2026-14996, update your IBM Aspera Faspex software to the latest version that addresses the session management vulnerabilities.

4

What versions of IBM Aspera Faspex are affected by CVE-2026-14996?

IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 are affected by CVE-2026-14996.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-14996?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-14996 as indicated by the vulnerability metrics.

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