CVE-2023-27874

IBM Aspera Faspex XML external entity injection

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 249845.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Aspera Faspex
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964694 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249845 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27874?
CVE-2023-27874 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27874?
To fix CVE-2023-27874, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27874 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27874 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27874?
CVE-2023-27874 affects IBM Aspera Faspex.
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