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CVE-2026-14973

IBM Aspera path traversal

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 0.45%
  1. Published28 Jul 2026

Description

IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 IBM Aspera for desktop can allow files to be written outside of the user's selected download destination.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

IBM Aspera≥ 1.0.5 ≤ 1.0.19

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-14973 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-14973 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.45%.

How severe is CVE-2026-14973?

CVE-2026-14973 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-14973?

Affected products include IBM Aspera.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14973?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.