CVE-2026-16468: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-16468 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (OS command injection). This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that permits a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, enabling command injection. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and requiring only low privileges and no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected version and monitor for suspicious activity from authenticated users.
CVE-2026-16468: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
CVE-2026-16468 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (OS command injection). This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that permits a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, enabling command injection. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and requiring only low privileges and no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected version and monitor for suspicious activity from authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T13:38:37.719Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab33239f7a7c541062000c9
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 01:58:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 01:59:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:07:53 UTC
Views: 3
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