CVE-2025-13687
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Command Injection in IBM DataStage User-Defined Functions

Publication date: 2026-03-03

Last updated on: 2026-03-04

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input through the user-defined function component.
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Published
2026-03-03
Last Modified
2026-03-04
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-13687
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208260
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data From 5.1.2 (inc) to 5.3.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product 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.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-13687 is a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data versions 5.1.2 through 5.3.0. It allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the system with normal user privileges. This happens because the user-defined function component does not properly validate user-supplied input, leading to an OS command injection issue.

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78, which refers to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is already authenticated can exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the affected system with normal user privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on the system, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and system resources, although the impact is rated as low to moderate.

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Mitigation Strategies

IBM recommends remediation by upgrading affected versions of DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data to version 5.3.1 or later.

No workarounds or mitigations are provided for this vulnerability.

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