CVE-2026-16469: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-16469 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system without user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 px-runtime contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows a remote attacker with valid authentication to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, leading to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on IBM releasing a fix. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
CVE-2026-16469: 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-2026-16469 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system without user interaction.
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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Technical Analysis
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 px-runtime contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows a remote attacker with valid authentication to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, leading to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on IBM releasing a fix. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T13:39:29.723Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab33239f7a7c541062000ca
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 01:58:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 01:59:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:07:51 UTC
Views: 3
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