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CVE-2026-16468

8.8 HIGH

Published 2026-09-22 · Updated 2026-09-25

AI risk analysis

Summary
This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to OS command injection, posing a significant security risk.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires a valid IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 account and network access, making it moderately difficult.
Blast radius
If exploited, the attacker could gain full control over the affected system, leading to data loss, system compromise, and potential lateral movement within the network.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.1 or later.
rceos-command-injectioncloud-pakdatastage

Analysis generated locally by qwen2.5:7b-instruct (no data left the box). AI-assisted — verify against primary sources before acting.

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 OS command injection.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-78

Vendors

ibm

Products

datastage on cloud pak for data

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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