CVE-2026-16672
8.8 HIGHPublished 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
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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 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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