CVE-2026-81547: 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to path traversal.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This occurs due to insufficient validation of file pathnames, enabling traversal outside intended directories.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as arbitrary command execution is possible. This poses a significant risk to data and system stability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently provided. 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.
CVE-2026-81547: 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to path traversal.
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 a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This occurs due to insufficient validation of file pathnames, enabling traversal outside intended directories.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as arbitrary command execution is possible. This poses a significant risk to data and system stability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently provided. 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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T00:21:09.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab5386ff7a7c54106707ecd
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 14:49:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 15:03:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:55:59 UTC
Views: 8
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