CVE-2026-81550: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81550 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 code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
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 neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-81550 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the authenticated user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
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 authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow IBM's official advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-81550: 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-2026-81550 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 code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
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) due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-81550 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the authenticated user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
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 authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow IBM's official advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T00:32:52.908Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa32b5891cc7f3848d53fff
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:12:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:17:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 03:11:07 UTC
Views: 6
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