CVE-2026-81551: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81551 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to write or delete arbitrary files on shared storage. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that permits a remote authenticated attacker to arbitrarily write to or delete files on shared storage. This occurs due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling unauthorized file system access beyond intended boundaries.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file write or deletion on shared storage, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data managed by the affected system. This could disrupt operations or lead to data loss or unauthorized data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch link is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations on shared storage.
CVE-2026-81551: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
CVE-2026-81551 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to write or delete arbitrary files on shared storage. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
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 permits a remote authenticated attacker to arbitrarily write to or delete files on shared storage. This occurs due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling unauthorized file system access beyond intended boundaries.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file write or deletion on shared storage, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data managed by the affected system. This could disrupt operations or lead to data loss or unauthorized data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch link is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations on shared storage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T00:44:37.024Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa32b5a91cc7f3848d54004
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:12:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:17:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 03:11:08 UTC
Views: 4
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