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CVE-2026-16469

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 improper handling of OS commands in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0, posing a significant security risk.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires a valid login and knowledge of the specific command injection vulnerability, making it moderately difficult.
Blast radius
If exploited, this could lead to full compromise of the affected system, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands and potentially gain full control over the system.
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-requiredos-command-injection

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 px-runtime 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: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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