CVE-2026-9035: Multiple vulnerabilities in Aspera applications.

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a potential arbitrary file read in the asperahttpd component. An authenticated user may be able to take advantage of this vulnerability to access files in the server’s local storage that they should not have access to.

Other sources

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a potential arbitrary file read in the asperahttpd component. An authenticated user may be able to take advantage of this vulnerability to access files in the server’s local storage that they should not have access to.

— IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint<=3.7.4 - 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server<=3.7.4 - 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint>=3.7.4<=4.4.6
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint=4.4.7
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint=4.4.7-fixpack1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server>=3.7.4<=4.4.6
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server=4.4.7
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server=4.4.7-fixpack1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.7 Fix Pack 2Patch Fix Pack 2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.7 Fix Pack 2Patch Fix Pack 2

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via IBM·02:15 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 27, 58520
Event
via FIRST·11:17 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9035?

The severity of CVE-2026-9035 is rated medium with a score of 6.5.

2

What type of vulnerability is described in CVE-2026-9035?

CVE-2026-9035 describes a path traversal vulnerability in Aspera applications.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-9035?

To fix CVE-2026-9035, upgrade to IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server and Endpoint version 4.4.7 Fix Pack 2.

4

What components of Aspera applications are affected by CVE-2026-9035?

CVE-2026-9035 affects the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server.

5

Can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2026-9035?

Yes, an authenticated user may exploit CVE-2026-9035 to potentially read arbitrary files.

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