CVE-2026-82093: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data 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 unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) that permits remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the authenticated user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to trusted users and consider additional controls to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-82093: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data 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 unsafe deserialization of untrusted 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) that permits remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the authenticated user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to trusted users and consider additional controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-28T04:36:58.456Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab53871f7a7c54106707ed9
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 14:49:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 15:03:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 16:09:14 UTC
Views: 5
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