CVE-2023-37407: IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-37407 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 260116.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-05-03
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

2024-05-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:08 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.

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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-2023-37407?

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

Is CVE-2023-37407 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37407 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-2023-37407 affect?

CVE-2023-37407 affects aspera orchestrator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 260116.

How urgent is CVE-2023-37407?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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