How severe is CVE-2026-14973?

CVE-2026-14973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-14973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-14973?

CVE-2026-14973 affects Ibm Aspera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-14973 published?

CVE-2026-14973 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-08-13.

CVE-2026-14973

CVE-2026-14973 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Aspera
Published: 2026-07-28
Last modified: 2026-08-13

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14973?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-14973?: CVE-2026-14973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-14973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-14973?: CVE-2026-14973 affects Ibm Aspera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-14973 published?: CVE-2026-14973 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-08-13.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280939

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*

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