CVE-2026-81548: DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Datato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 5.4 patch 7
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
A remote attacker must be authenticated to IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data. The provided information does not identify which authenticated roles or privileges are sufficient.
What is the potential impact if exploited?
An authenticated remote attacker could execute arbitrary operating-system commands.