CVE-2023-26288: IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authent

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-26288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting aspera orchestrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248477.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2024-07-30
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

2024-07-30 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm aspera orchestrator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aspera-orchestrator sudo apt install aspera-orchestrator=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold aspera-orchestrator

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aspera-orchestrator sudo dnf downgrade aspera-orchestrator-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aspera-orchestrator

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-2023-26288?

aspera orchestrator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26288 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26288 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-2023-26288 affect?

CVE-2023-26288 affects aspera orchestrator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248477.

How urgent is CVE-2023-26288?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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