CVE-2026-80412: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation. This allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 system. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on vendor patch availability. Until a patch is available, restrict access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OSH script generation.
CVE-2026-80412: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation.
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
AI-Powered Analysis
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) due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation. This allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 system. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on vendor patch availability. Until a patch is available, restrict access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OSH script generation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T10:34:08.324Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab43e93f7a7c54106550f86
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 21:03:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 21:17:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:57:04 UTC
Views: 11
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