CVE-2026-11980
Code execution in IBM Desktop App
Description
IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 can allow arbitrary code execution by loading DLL files at start-up.
INFO
Published Date :
July 30, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2026, 2:05 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-11980
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Aspera Desktop App to the latest version.
- Ensure DLL files are loaded from trusted locations.
- Review application startup configurations for security.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-11980.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280939 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-11980 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-11980
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-11980 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Reanalysis by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.5 up to (including) 1.0.19 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.5 up to (including) 1.0.19 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.5 up to (including) 1.0.19 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280939 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-11980', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-11980', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-31T03:56:04.756791Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-11980', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:1.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Aspera Desktop App', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.5', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.0.19'}]}] Added Description IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 can allow arbitrary code execution by loading DLL files at start-up. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-242 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7280939