CVE-2026-81539: IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2026
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data<=5.4.0.0

Event History

Sep 21, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker must be remote and authenticated to the affected IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data deployment.

2

Can an unauthenticated internet user exploit this issue directly?

The available information identifies this as an authenticated vulnerability. It does not indicate that unauthenticated exploitation is possible.

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