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CVE-2022-47986
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2023-02-17 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw. By sending a specially crafted obsolete API call, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. The obsolete API call was removed in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2. IBM X-Force ID: 243512.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-502
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- IBM · Aspera Faspex
- Added to catalog
- 2023-02-21
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2023-03-14
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Through (inclusive): 4.4.1
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:patch_level_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171772/IBM-Aspera-Faspex-4.4.1-YAML-Deserialization.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243512
VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952319
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171772/IBM-Aspera-Faspex-4.4.1-YAML-Deserialization.html
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243512
VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952319
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-47986
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