CVE-2026-16672: Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-16672 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 code by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in an OS command. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability where improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command can be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-16672 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.
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 the affected system to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OS command execution.
CVE-2026-16672: Vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
CVE-2026-16672 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 code by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in an OS command. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability where improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command can be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-16672 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.
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 the affected system to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OS command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T19:58:49.216Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab33239f7a7c541062000cb
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 01:58:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 01:59:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:07:50 UTC
Views: 2
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