CVE-2026-81548
📛 CVE Title
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
Description
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 of special elements used in an OS command.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- ibm
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-78 - Reserved
- 2026-08-27
- Published
- 2026-09-24 14:26 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24 14:26 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81548.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-81548 — DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-24 15:17:39 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-24 19:41:16 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: psirt@us.ibm.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-86016 - Assigner
- ibm
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026, 2:26:46 PM
- Updated
- Sep 24, 2026, 2:26:46 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- IBM
- Products
-
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data (5.4.0.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-8pmw-54p2-wgc9
ENISA description: 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 of special elements used in an OS command.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data |
5.4.0.0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649 vendor-advisorypatch
Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649 psirt@us.ibm.com
Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:anonhaven.com
CVE Details CVE ID CVE-2026-81548 Published Date Sep 24, 2026 Vendor IBM Severity HIGH CVSS v3.1 Score 8.8
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
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 of special elements used in an OS command.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:basefortify.eu
Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-81548 , including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:cvefeed.io
The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-81548 vulnerability anywhere in the article. Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues. The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-81548 vulnerability over time.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:cvetodo.com
CVE-2026-81548 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in DataStage On Cloud Pak For Data. Includes technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:feedly.com
CVE ID : CVE-2026-81548 Published : Sept. 24, 2026 , 2:26 p.m. 40 minutes ago Description : 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 of special elements used in an OS command.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:itknowledgebases.com
A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) advisory is a public disclosure of a security vulnerability assigned a unique identifier by MITRE. Advisories include severity scores (CVSS), affected versions, and remediation guidance. Monitoring CVE advisories is a core function of vulnerability management programs and SOC operations.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
Microsoft reports CVE - 2026 -56164 has been exploited in the wild. CVE - 2026 -56164 may allow remote cyber threat actors to gain unauthorized access to on-premises SharePoint Server instances. Microsoft noted that integrating its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) can provide temporary mitigation by actively scanning and detecting malicious POST requests associated with exploitation attempts. The ...
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:www.cvefind.com
Full details for CVE-2026-81548 : technical description, impact, CVSS/EPSS scores, linked CWE, CAPEC, affected CPEs, disclosure date, and mitigation options.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-81548.json.
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