IBM Aspera asperahttpd Arbitrary File Read 3.7.4-4.4.7
CVE-2026-9035 Published on May 27, 2026
Multiple vulnerabilities in Aspera applications.
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 potential arbitrary file read in the asperahttpd component. An authenticated user may be able to take advantage of this vulnerability to access files in the servers local storage that they should not have access to.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-9035 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. 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, with no impact on integrity and 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-2026-9035 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-9035
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Affected Versions
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint:- Version 3.7.4, <= 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 is affected.
- Version 3.7.4, <= 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 is affected.