CVE-2026-16346
9.9 CRITICALPublished 2026-09-22 · Updated 2026-09-23
AI risk analysis
- Summary
- This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, posing a significant risk to the security and integrity of the IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 environment.
- Exploitability
- Exploitation requires a valid user session and access to the affected IBM DataStage instance, making it moderately difficult to exploit.
- Blast radius
- If exploited, the attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to potential data loss, system compromise, and broader network impact.
- Detection
- No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
- Prioritized remediation
- Upgrade to IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.1 or later.
rceauth-requiredcloud-pakos-command-injection
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NVD description
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-285
All references
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