Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker take control of vulnerable IBM Aspera Faspex servers. For executives, the urgency is high because Faspex is often internet-facing for file transfer, and CISA lists this CVE as known exploited. Organizations running IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 PL1 or earlier are exposed, especially if the service is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. Treat this as an immediate remediation item for any vulnerable or internet-facing Faspex instance. The combination of unauthenticated remote code execution, critical CVSS, and CISA KEV status creates material business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to 4.4.2 PL2 or later per IBM guidance.; Remove internet exposure where business requirements allow.; Restrict Faspex access to trusted networks and approved users..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952319CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243512CVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-47986CVE reference · government-resource
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