CVE-2026-7876: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I
CVE-2026-7876 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) affecting IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I versions 1. 5. 1 through 1. 5. 19. The vulnerability allows authentication mechanisms to be bypassed or improperly validated. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There is no information about available patches or official remediation from the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I (versions 1.5.1 to 1.5.19) involves improper authentication, classified under CWE-287. The issue could allow unauthorized access due to inadequate authentication controls. The CVE record does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or vendor remediation guidance. No patch links or fixes are currently documented, and it is not a cloud service, so vendor-managed patching does not apply.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication controls in affected versions of IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. Without further data, the precise consequences remain unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is documented, users should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, cautious use and limiting exposure of affected versions is advisable.
CVE-2026-7876: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I
Description
CVE-2026-7876 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) affecting IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I versions 1. 5. 1 through 1. 5. 19. The vulnerability allows authentication mechanisms to be bypassed or improperly validated. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There is no information about available patches or official remediation from the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I (versions 1.5.1 to 1.5.19) involves improper authentication, classified under CWE-287. The issue could allow unauthorized access due to inadequate authentication controls. The CVE record does not include a CVSS score, detailed impact, or vendor remediation guidance. No patch links or fixes are currently documented, and it is not a cloud service, so vendor-managed patching does not apply.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication controls in affected versions of IBM Aspera HSTS for CP4I. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. Without further data, the precise consequences remain unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is documented, users should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, cautious use and limiting exposure of affected versions is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T16:12:39.223Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16f9dee29bf47b50c0ee05
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 2:04:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 2:54:41 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 5:01:59 PM
Views: 2
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