IBM DataStage 5.4.0.0 RCE via improper OS command escaping
CVE-2026-81550 Published on September 10, 2026

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software
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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-81550 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 be very high.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?

The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

CVE-2026-81550 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-81550

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Affected Versions

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data Version 5.4.0.0 is affected by CVE-2026-81550