Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81545

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81545?

An oversight in the handling of special characters in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could enable a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization of user input, leading to potential exploitation by malicious actors.

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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