What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8179?

CVE-2026-8179 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of IBM Aspera are affected by CVE-2026-8179?

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server and Endpoint (versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1) contains a buffer overflow vulnerability enabling authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with CVSS…

IBM Aspera CVE-2026-8179

EUVD-2026-32497 HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2026-05-27 psirt@us.ibm.com

GHSA-mf5h-x3qw-xr56

RCE Buffer Overflow IBM Stack Overflow

8.8

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

May 27, 2026 - 20:14 vuln.today

DescriptionNVD

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 allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

AnalysisAI

Arbitrary code execution in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server and Endpoint (versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1) arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. An authenticated user with network access can corrupt memory in this HTTP handling component to run code in the context of the service, fully compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVSS 8.8). …

RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running IBM Aspera versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1; implement access restrictions to limit authenticated user connections and review recent authentication logs for anomalous activity. Within 7 days: Apply network segmentation to isolate affected systems; contact IBM support for patch status and timeline. …

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