IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper escaping of… (CVE-2026-80412)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation, which can be exploited to run malicious commands.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80412 describes a code execution vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. The flaw arises from improper escaping of connector property values when generating OSH scripts, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the attacker. The CVSS score of 8.8 (high) reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OSH script generation.
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper escaping of… (CVE-2026-80412)
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 code. This occurs due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation, which can be exploited to run malicious commands.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80412 describes a code execution vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. The flaw arises from improper escaping of connector property values when generating OSH scripts, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution with the privileges of the attacker. The CVSS score of 8.8 (high) reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OSH script generation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-gpr4-9w43-wcv9
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-80412"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be83f7a7c54106f0defd
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:09:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:55:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 06:55:22 UTC
Views: 2
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