XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81536

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81536?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 is susceptible to an XML external entity (XXE) injection that enables a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of XML input, allowing attackers to manipulate XML data and potentially extract confidential data from the server, thereby compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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