CVE-2026-82095: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-82095 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 requires low attack complexity and no user interaction but does require authentication with privileges. It impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a CWE-78 OS Command Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OS command execution.
CVE-2026-82095: 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-2026-82095 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 requires low attack complexity and no user interaction but does require authentication with privileges. It impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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-78 OS Command Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OS command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-28T04:42:16.432Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa32b5a91cc7f3848d54008
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:12:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:17:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:31:57 UTC
Views: 4
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