OS Command Injection Risk in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81537

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81537?

A security vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system through OS command injection. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access and could compromise the integrity of the application and underlying infrastructure. Organizations using this version should look into applying necessary patches to mitigate potential risks.

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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