CVE-2026-16335: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files due to a path traversal vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that permits a remote attacker with authentication privileges to manipulate file paths improperly. This flaw enables unauthorized reading, writing, or deletion of arbitrary files on the system, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-16335 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access or modify arbitrary files on the affected system, leading to potential data compromise or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability according to the CVSS vector.
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 authenticated users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access.
CVE-2026-16335: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files due to a path traversal vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that permits a remote attacker with authentication privileges to manipulate file paths improperly. This flaw enables unauthorized reading, writing, or deletion of arbitrary files on the system, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-16335 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access or modify arbitrary files on the affected system, leading to potential data compromise or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability according to the CVSS vector.
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 authenticated users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:01:39.085Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa852d655bf5e2cf5893598
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 20:02:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 20:16:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:45:15 UTC
Views: 7
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