CVE-2026-81539
📛 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)
-
CWE-78 - Reserved
- 2026-08-26
- Published
- 2026-09-24 14:23 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24 14:57 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81539.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-81539 — 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-2026-86013 - Assigner
- ibm
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026, 2:23:55 PM
- Updated
- Sep 24, 2026, 2:57:54 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-9h8f-gv54-2945
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)
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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-2026-81539 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 code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:cvefeed.io
The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-81539 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-2026-81539 vulnerability over time.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:cvetodo.com
CVE-2026-81539 is a Remote Code Execution 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-2026-81539 Published : Sept. 24, 2026 , 2:23 p.m. 43 minutes ago 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.
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:radar.offseq.com
Mitigation Recommendations Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch link is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to OS command execution.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:www.dell.com
Dell OpenManage Enterprise remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
CVE-2026-81539 : 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.
2026-09-25 10:10 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.
2026-09-25 10:10 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-81539.json.
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