CVE-2026-16346: DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities

Published Sep 21, 2026
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Updated

IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Other sources

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data=5.4.0.0
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data<=5.4.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4 patch 7

Event History

Sep 21, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are identified as affected?

The affected version identified in the available data is IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker must be remotely reachable and authenticated with low privileges. No user interaction is required.

3

What could a successful exploit allow?

A successful exploit could allow arbitrary OS command execution. The provided severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including impact beyond the initially vulnerable security scope.

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