CRITICAL · 9.1

CVE-2026-14959

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to shell command injection.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to shell command injection.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmAspera Faspex>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.16
LinuxLinux Kernel-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14959?

CVE-2026-14959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to shell command injection.

How severe is CVE-2026-14959?

CVE-2026-14959 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14959?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aspera Faspex, Linux Linux Kernel.