CVE-2025-66484: Vulnerability in IBM Aspera Shares
IBM Aspera Shares versions 1. 9. 9 through 1. 11. 0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web user interface, which can alter intended functionality and potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 5. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from IBM at this time. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-66484 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Aspera Shares versions 1.9.9 through 1.11.0. The vulnerability enables attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the web UI, potentially compromising user credentials during trusted sessions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially resulting in credential disclosure and alteration of web UI functionality. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to affected versions and monitoring for suspicious activity related to web UI interactions. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted users. Follow IBM's updates for any forthcoming patches or mitigation instructions.
CVE-2025-66484: Vulnerability in IBM Aspera Shares
Description
IBM Aspera Shares versions 1. 9. 9 through 1. 11. 0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web user interface, which can alter intended functionality and potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 5. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from IBM at this time. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-66484 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Aspera Shares versions 1.9.9 through 1.11.0. The vulnerability enables attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the web UI, potentially compromising user credentials during trusted sessions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially resulting in credential disclosure and alteration of web UI functionality. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires high privileges to exploit and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to affected versions and monitoring for suspicious activity related to web UI interactions. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted users. Follow IBM's updates for any forthcoming patches or mitigation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-02T18:42:37.816Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cda8e6e6bfc5ba1d0b578b
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 11:23:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:09:57 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:56:43 AM
Views: 73
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