CVE-2025-36040

IBM Aspera Faspex session fixation

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.12.1 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to client-side enforcement of sever side security mechanisms.

Remediation

Solution:

  • IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.13.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Aspera Faspex
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7241007 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36040?
CVE-2025-36040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-36040?
To fix CVE-2025-36040: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading to Faspex 5.0.13.
Is CVE-2025-36040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-36040 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-2025-36040?
CVE-2025-36040 affects IBM Aspera Faspex.
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