CVE-2025-14754: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) where improper neutralization of special elements in user input allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-14754 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction beyond authentication. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
CVE-2025-14754: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM Cloud Pak for Data
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Cloud Pak for Data
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) where improper neutralization of special elements in user input allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-14754 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction beyond authentication. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T21:00:12.154Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad6e9d55bf5e2cf5463695
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 17:02:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 17:16:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 04:01:24 UTC
Views: 10
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