Is CVE-2026-8175 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8175 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8175 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8175 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-8175

CWE-122Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.39%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:60.0th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. This flaw could lead to a denial of service, and potentially enable authentication bypass or remote code execution. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a very high severity risk.

No public exploits are currently known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, indicating that an attacker could potentially exploit it over a network with minimal effort.

Recommended Action

Upgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server to a version beyond 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 to mitigate this buffer overflow. Regularly patch and update all components to prevent known vulnerabilities.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8175 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.