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… (CVE-2026-80425)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80425 describes a command injection vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as arbitrary commands can be executed with the privileges of the authenticated user. This could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
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… (CVE-2026-80425)
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80425 describes a command injection vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as arbitrary commands can be executed with the privileges of the authenticated user. This could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-q4hp-9mh8-jxrw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-80425"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be83f7a7c54106f0def6
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:09:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:55:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 02:47:33 UTC
Views: 7
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