CVE-2023-27873 IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure

Medium 6.5 Published 21 Mar 2023 Updated 26 Feb 2025

Remote authenticated attackers can obtain sensitive credential information via specially crafted XML input in IBM Aspera Faspex.

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

What is CVE-2023-27873?

CVE-2023-27873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex, published on 21 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input. IBM X-Force ID: 249654.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27873?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aspera Faspex.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-27873 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27873 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5p2m-4x7j-7867.