Command Injection Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-16673

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-16673?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that enables remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This issue arises due to improper handling of special characters within the PxPeek name property, allowing attackers to manipulate input in a way that compromises system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286562
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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