CVE-2026-81536: DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
Published Sep 21, 2026
·Updated
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.
Other sources
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.
— 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Datato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4Patch 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 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Does exploitation require authentication?
Yes. The issue is described as requiring a remote authenticated attacker; the available information does not specify the required privilege level or role.
2
What is the reported impact of successful exploitation?
A successful attacker could obtain sensitive information through XML external entity injection.