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9.9

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak allows signed-in command execution

CVE-2026-16346 · published 20 days ago
Summary

The IBM DataStage component of Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 can be tricked by a user who has a valid login into the system to run any operating‑system command they choose. This could let an attacker take control of the server or access sensitive data. Apply the latest security update from IBM as soon as possible to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm datastage on cloud pak for data 5.4.0.0
Original advisory text
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-285Improper Authorization
Timeline
Published22 Sep 2026
Updated11 Oct 2026
First seen22 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-16346 · NVD
CVE-2026-16346 · MITRE
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