Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2025-13686

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2026

What is CVE-2025-13686?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data versions 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 is vulnerable to a security flaw that permits an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with standard user privileges. This issue arises from a failure to properly validate user-supplied input within the job subroutine component, creating a potential pathway for exploitation. Organizations using these versions should take immediate action to assess their systems and apply available security patches.

Affected Version(s)

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 <= 5.3.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262347
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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