CVE-2025-36040: IBM Aspera Faspex session fixation

Published Jul 29, 2025
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Updated

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to client-side enforcement of sever side security mechanisms,

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.12.1 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to client-side enforcement of sever side security mechanisms.

— NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<=5.0.12.1
IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.12.1
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<=5.0.12.1

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.13.

Event History

Jul 29, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36040?

The severity of CVE-2025-36040 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized actions by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36040?

To fix CVE-2025-36040, upgrade IBM Aspera Faspex to version 5.0.12.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36040?

CVE-2025-36040 affects all authenticated users of IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 to 5.0.12.1.

4

What types of actions can be performed due to CVE-2025-36040?

Due to CVE-2025-36040, authenticated users may perform unauthorized actions that should be restricted by server-side controls.

5

What software is vulnerable to CVE-2025-36040?

IBM Aspera Faspex versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.12.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-36040.

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