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Aspera OrchestratorApplication · Ibm

CVE-2025-13219

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-10
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 4.1.3 or later.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
IBM Aspera Orchestrator 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

IBM Aspera Orchestrator versions 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 improperly stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This creates an information disclosure vulnerability where sensitive data transmitted via GET requests is exposed through server access logs, browser history, and HTTP Referrer headers to unauthorized parties.

MitigationReplace URL parameter-based transmission with POST request bodies, session-based storage, or HTTP headers for sensitive data. Additionally, implement log sanitization and ensure proper authentication/authorization controls are in place.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Aspera OrchestratorApplication
Affected:>= 3.0.0, < 4.1.3

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Identify the installed version of IBM Aspera Orchestrator
    Locate the version information in the product's web interface, about page, or check the installation directory for version metadata. Common locations include the help menu, administration console, or a version file in the installation root.
    Affected if The installed version is 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 (versions prior to 4.1.3)
  2. Review application traffic for sensitive data in URL parameters
    Monitor or capture HTTP traffic to the Aspera Orchestrator application. Inspect GET requests to identify whether sensitive information such as credentials, tokens, personal data, or authentication parameters are being transmitted as query string parameters in the URL.
    Affected if Sensitive data is observed being transmitted via GET request URL parameters
  3. Examine server access logs for sensitive URL content
    Access the web server logs (such as Apache, Nginx, or IBM HTTP Server logs) for the Aspera Orchestrator. Search the logs for entries containing query strings with potentially sensitive values, looking for patterns like passwords, tokens, or user identifiers in the URL portion of log entries.
    Affected if Server logs contain sensitive data visible in URL query strings
  4. Audit application forms and APIs for GET-based data transmission
    Review the Aspera Orchestrator application's form submissions and API endpoints. Check whether any forms or API calls that handle sensitive information are configured to use GET method instead of POST, which would place sensitive data in the URL.
    Affected if Forms or API endpoints handling sensitive information are configured to use GET requests
  5. Inspect HTTP Referrer headers for sensitive data leakage
    Use browser developer tools or HTTP tracing to observe Referrer headers when navigating through the application. Determine if sensitive data from URL parameters is being passed to third-party sites or logged in Referrer headers when users click external links.
    Affected if Sensitive information from URL parameters appears in Referrer headers or is propagated to external sites

The environment is affected if IBM Aspera Orchestrator version 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 is running AND sensitive data is being transmitted via GET request URL parameters, exposing it in logs, browser history, or Referrer headers.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 4.1.3 or later
Fixed in 4.1.3
Interim mitigation

Replace URL parameter-based transmission with POST request bodies, session-based storage, or HTTP headers for sensitive data. Additionally, implement log sanitization and ensure proper authentication/authorization controls are in place.

Recommended fix High confidence

4.1.3

  1. 1. Identify the current installed version of IBM Aspera Orchestrator by accessing the admin interface or checking system documentation.
  2. 2. Schedule a maintenance window and perform a full backup of the Aspera Orchestrator system, including configuration files and databases.
  3. 3. Review the IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.1.3 release notes for any specific upgrade requirements or pre-installation steps.
  4. 4. Download IBM Aspera Orchestrator version 4.1.3 from the official IBM Aspera download portal or IBM Fix Central.
  5. 5. Install the upgrade following the standard IBM Aspera Orchestrator upgrade procedure documented in the IBM knowledge base.
  6. 6. After installation, verify that the version is correctly reported as 4.1.3 in the admin interface.
  7. 7. Test that the application functions normally and that sensitive information is no longer exposed in URL parameters.
Caveat Review release notes for any configuration changes between your current version and 4.1.3; standard upgrade precautions apply

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Aspera Orchestrator Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
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