CVE-2026-81552: 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 commands due to improper neutralization of environment variables.
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 in environment variables. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to environment variable manipulation.
CVE-2026-81552: 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 commands due to improper neutralization of environment variables.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
pkg:deb/ibm/datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_datacpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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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 in environment variables. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to environment variable manipulation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T00:47:01.659Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab53871f7a7c54106707ed8
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 14:49:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 15:03:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 02:48:23 UTC
Views: 10
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