IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5-1.0.19 allows arbitrary file write outside destination
CVE-2026-14973 Published on July 28, 2026
Path Traversal in IBM Desktop App
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-14973 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-14973 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-14973
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Affected Versions
IBM Aspera Desktop App:- Version 1.0.5, <= 1.0.19 is affected.