Arbitrary Command Execution in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-80425

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-80425?

An issue found in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 could potentially enable a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of special elements within OS commands, which can be manipulated for unauthorized command execution. Organizations using this version are advised to evaluate their security posture and apply the necessary patches as detailed in IBM's advisory.

Affected Version(s)

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649
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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