CVE-2023-27871 IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

High 7.5 Published 21 Mar 2023 Updated 25 Feb 2025

A remote attacker can obtain sensitive credential information via a specially crafted SQL query in IBM Aspera Faspex.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-27871?

CVE-2023-27871 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex, published on 21 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query. IBM X-Force ID: 249613.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27871?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aspera Faspex.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27871?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27871 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-27871 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27871 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wq4v-jc7c-r7pj.