CVE-2025-13688
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Command Injection in IBM DataStage Wrapped Command Component

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 wrapped command component.
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Published
2026-03-03
Last Modified
2026-03-04
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-13688
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208261
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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

This vulnerability exists 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. The root cause is improper validation of user-supplied input through the wrapped command component.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is authenticated can exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the affected system with normal user privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as data manipulation, disruption of services, or further exploitation depending on the commands executed.

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