Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera Connect
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-120115 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ibm |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-11-08 18:17:00 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-11-09 15:17:07 UTC |
| Description | IBM Aspera Connect 1.6.1 through 4.2.19 fails to consistently enforce origin verification across all REST API endpoints. An attacker who convinces a user to visit a malicious website could delete or inspect account configurations. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 6.3 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Problem Types: CWE-862 | CWE-862 CWE-862 Missing Authorization
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 6.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 6.3 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | IBM | Aspera Connect | affected 1.6.1 4.2.19 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295714 | [email protected] | www.ibm.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: It is recommended to apply the fix as soon as possible, see links in the table below. ProductFixing VRMPlatformLink to FixIBM Aspera Connect4.2.20 Linux Link https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes IBM Aspera Connect4.2.20 Mac OSX Link https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes IBM Aspera Connect4.2.20 Windows Link https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.