CVE-2026-92832: IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps cleartext transmission of sensitive information

CVE-2026-92832 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.1 · Published 2026-10-12

IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps, which manages secure file transfer and data movement for enterprises, transmits sensitive information in cleartext, allowing a local attacker to intercept and read credentials or other sensitive data. An attacker with local access to the system can capture unencrypted information passing through the application, potentially leading to credential theft or unauthorized data access.

Technologies: IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps. Vendors: IBM.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-92832 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92832 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-92832?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.1, published 12 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps 1.0.0 through 1.0.6.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92832?
Yes: fixed in 1.0.7. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-92832 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-92832?
Check whether you run IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.0.7

Technical details

This vulnerability (CWE-319) stems from cleartext transmission of sensitive information in IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.6. The attack vector is local and requires no privileges or user interaction. A local attacker can eavesdrop on local communications to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability is fixed in version 1.0.7.

Affected products

  • IBM Aspera Enterprise WebApps 1.0.0 through 1.0.6

Timeline

  • 2026-10-08: advisory

References

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