CVE-2026-16672
📛 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 code 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)
- —
- Reserved
- 2026-07-22
- Published
- 2026-09-22 21:24 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24 15:52 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/16xxx/CVE-2026-16672.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-16672 — DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-22 22:17:07 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-22 22:17:07 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-2026-84973 - Assigner
- ibm
- Published
- Sep 22, 2026, 9:24:17 PM
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026, 9:24:17 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-v3gm-qxr8-fxgr
ENISA description: IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code 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)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
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:app.opencve.io
Affected is IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. Vendor IBM offers a fix by upgrading to version 5.4 patch 7 or newer. No other products or versions are listed in the advisory.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:cvefeed.io
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2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:cvetodo.com
CVE-2026-16672 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in DataStage On Cloud Pak For Data. Includes technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:feedly.com
Mitigation Restrict network access to IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data to authorized users only. Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement if the system is compromised. Monitor for suspicious OS command execution patterns. Check IBM security advisories for available patches and apply them immediately when released.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:vulmon.com
Vulnerability Summary IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 may permit a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is due to the product's improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:vulners.com
CVE-2026-16672 🗓️ 22 Sep 2026 14:24:17 Reported by ibm Type cve 🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov 👁 8 Views
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
CVE-2026-16672 : IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data: IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due…. View severity, references, and remediation details from Rapid7.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC -
web:www.veeam.com
When a vulnerability is identified, our team promptly develops a patch to address and mitigate the risk. In line with our dedication to transparency, we publicly disclose the vulnerability and provide detailed mitigation information.
2026-09-23 15:20 UTC
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