Threat Pulse 62High
IBM Aspera Faspex: IBM Aspera Faspex Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2026-123218) added to CISA KEV
Severity 7ActiveconfirmedGovernment

IBM Aspera Faspex contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to craft a specific message to bypass authorization, causing privilege escalations. Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance…

What to do: On the CISA KEV list: patch or mitigate by the due date.

· 5 days ago · CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
SourcesCISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesCISA advisories and alertsThe Hacker NewsSecurityWeek
Why this score

Machine rubric: impact 2, exploitability 3, critical sector 1, unresolved +1; from CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities.

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