How severe is CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-8175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 primarily affects Ibm Aspera High-speed Transfer Endpoint. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8175?

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.

Does CVE-2026-8175 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8175 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32496.

When was CVE-2026-8175 published?

CVE-2026-8175 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8175

CVE-2026-8175 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera High-speed Transfer Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32496
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Ibm Aspera High-speed Transfer Endpoint
Published: 2026-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8175?: IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-8175?: CVE-2026-8175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-8175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8175?: CVE-2026-8175 primarily affects Ibm Aspera High-speed Transfer Endpoint. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8175?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-8175 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8175 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32496.
When was CVE-2026-8175 published?: CVE-2026-8175 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273615

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint:4.4.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint:4.4.7:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_server:4.4.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_high-speed_transfer_server:4.4.7:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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