Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 1:12:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 1:12:15 AM UTC

CVE-2026-123218: IBM Aspera Faspex Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Reported by CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

The source describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex that could allow an authenticated user to bypass authorization and escalate privileges. It instructs stakeholders to apply mitigations under vendor and CISA guidance, or discontinue use if mitigations are unavailable.

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