Incorrect authorization in IBM Aspera Faspex

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU84535

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30995

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability and bypass IP whitelist restrictions using a specially crafted HTTP request.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: before 4.4.2 PL4

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: before 4.4.2 PL4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7048851

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.