How severe is CVE-2025-36226?

CVE-2025-36226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36226?

CVE-2025-36226 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-36226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208512.

When was CVE-2025-36226 published?

CVE-2025-36226 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36226

CVE-2025-36226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208512
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2026-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36226?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5 5.0.0 through 5.0.14.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2025-36226?: CVE-2025-36226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36226?: CVE-2025-36226 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208512.
When was CVE-2025-36226 published?: CVE-2025-36226 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262816

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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