Is CVE-2026-8179 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8179 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8179 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8179 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

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

CVE-2026-8179 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-8179

CWE-121Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.4th

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

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8179 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.