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CVE-2026-16672

8.8 HIGH

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

AI risk analysis

Summary
The flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by improperly neutralizing special elements used in an OS command, posing a high risk due to potential unauthorized access and control of the system.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires a valid login and knowledge of the specific OS command vulnerability, making it moderately difficult.
Blast radius
If exploited, the impact could be severe, allowing full control over the affected IBM DataStage instance, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.
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.
rceauthos-commandcloud-pak

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 code 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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