CVE-2026-11980 (GCVE-0-2026-11980)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-30 14:16 – Updated: 2026-07-31 16:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Code execution in IBM Desktop App
Summary
IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 can allow arbitrary code execution by loading DLL files at start-up.
Severity
7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-31 03:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-242 - Use of Inherently Dangerous Function
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280939 | vendor-advisorypatch |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Aspera Desktop App |
Affected:
1.0.5 , ≤ 1.0.19
(semver)
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