CVE-2026-14973 Path Traversal in IBM Desktop App
Attackers can write files outside the intended download directory in IBM Aspera Desktop App, potentially modifying unauthorized files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14973?
CVE-2026-14973 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in IBM Aspera Desktop App, published on 28 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 IBM Aspera for desktop can allow files to be written outside of the user's selected download destination.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aspera.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14973 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-14973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera Desktop App
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q92f-x3wf-xc2v.