CVE-2026-82098: DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

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

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4 patch 5 or laterPatch 5.4 patch 5

Event History

Sep 7, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue is remotely exploitable, but the attacker must first authenticate to DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data. No user interaction is required.

2

What impact could successful exploitation have?

A successful attacker could execute arbitrary operating-system commands. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

3

Which version is explicitly identified as affected?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 is explicitly identified in the available information.

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