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-2026-80379)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, classified as CWE-78. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80379 describes a command injection vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit improper neutralization of special characters in OS commands to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. 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 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-2026-80379)
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, classified as CWE-78. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80379 describes a command injection vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. A remote attacker with authentication privileges can exploit improper neutralization of special characters in OS commands to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. 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 command execution.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mq7p-53wg-g6g6
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-80379"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be83f7a7c54106f0defb
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:09:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:55:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 04:47:33 UTC
Views: 8
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