CVE-2025-36228 Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions in IBM Aspera Faspex

Low 3.8 Published 26 Dec 2025 Updated 26 Dec 2025

Attackers can bypass UI restrictions to access disabled features via the backend API, leading to potential misuse of IBM Aspera Faspex.

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

What is CVE-2025-36228?

CVE-2025-36228 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex 5, published on 26 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.1 may allow inconsistent permissions between the user interface and backend API allowed users to access features that appeared disabled, potentially leading to misuse.

Weakness: CWE-279

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-36228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aspera Faspex.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-36228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-36228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-36228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqcr-6gvh-8xmg.