CVE-2026-14959Network attack vector

Authenticated code execution via shell command injection

Published Jul 28, 2026 · Updated Jul 28, 2026

OS command injection in IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. IBM identifies shell command injection as the cause but does not publish the affected request, parameter, or command-building code. Exploitation requires high-privilege Faspex credentials and permits commands to run across the application's security boundary, affecting data and service operation.

CVSS severity9.1
Critical
EPSS probability1.04%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. IBM identifies shell command injection as the cause but does not publish the affected request, parameter, or command-building code. Exploitation requires high-privilege Faspex credentials and permits commands to run across the application's security boundary, affecting data and service operation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-14959
Published
Jul 28, 2026
Updated
Jul 28, 2026
Vendor
OpenBMC Project
Product
IBM Aspera Faspex
Classifications
CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 28, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.0.0 <=5.0.15.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

OpenBMC Project · IBM Aspera Faspexversion=5.0.0 <=5.0.15.4

Published CVSS scores

9.1IBMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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