IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 Path Traversal File Deletion
CVE-2026-81542 Published on November 8, 2026
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files due to path traversal.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-81542 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-81542 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-81542
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