CVE-2022-43851: IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-43851 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting aspera console. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-327
Published	2025-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm aspera console UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.4.0 and < 3.4.5

Fixed in: 3.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aspera-console || rpm -q aspera-console || aspera-console --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aspera-console

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aspera-console

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aspera-console sudo apt install aspera-console=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold aspera-console

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aspera-console sudo dnf downgrade aspera-console-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aspera-console

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-43851?

aspera console: upgrade to 3.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43851 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43851 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-43851 affect?

CVE-2022-43851 affects aspera console. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2022-43851?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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