CVE-2026-14996: IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-14996 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting aspera faspex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2026-07-28
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-28 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm aspera faspex UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.16

Fixed in: 5.0.16

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aspera-faspex

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 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aspera-faspex sudo apt install aspera-faspex=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold aspera-faspex

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

dnf --showduplicates list aspera-faspex sudo dnf downgrade aspera-faspex-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aspera-faspex

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

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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-2026-14996?

aspera faspex: upgrade to 5.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14996 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14996 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-2026-14996 affect?

CVE-2026-14996 affects aspera faspex. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.15.4 has addressed a vulnerability related to session management.

How urgent is CVE-2026-14996?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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