CVE-2025-36225: IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

Published Oct 8, 2025
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Updated

IBM Aspera 5.0.0 through 5.0.13.1

could disclose sensitive user information from the system to an authenticated user due to an observable discrepancy of returned data.

Other sources

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 could disclose sensitive user information from the system to an authenticated user due to an observable discrepancy of returned data.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Aspera Faspex 5<=5.0.0 - 5.0.13.1
IBM Aspera>=5.0.0<=5.0.13.1
All of the following
IBM Aspera Faspex>=5.0.0<5.0.14
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.14 available from the link below.   ProductFixing VRMPlatformLink to FixIBM Aspera Faspex5.0.14 Linux click here https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes

Event History

Oct 8, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36225?

The severity of CVE-2025-36225 has not been publicly rated, but it relates to the potential disclosure of sensitive user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36225?

To fix CVE-2025-36225, update IBM Aspera Faspex to a version above 5.0.13.1.

3

What versions of IBM Aspera are affected by CVE-2025-36225?

IBM Aspera Faspex versions from 5.0.0 to 5.0.13.1 are affected by CVE-2025-36225.

4

What kind of information could be leaked due to CVE-2025-36225?

CVE-2025-36225 could potentially disclose sensitive user information to authenticated users.

5

Is CVE-2025-36225 a critical vulnerability?

While not rated as critical, CVE-2025-36225 poses a risk by allowing information disclosure which could have serious implications.

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