CVE-2026-16335

Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files due to a path traversal vulnerability.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-16335

EUVD

EUVD-2026-77798

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	datastage	5.4.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product 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 product 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.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files by exploiting improper path validation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files, modify or delete critical data, or disrupt operations. This could lead to data breaches, system instability, or unauthorized access to confidential information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or loss, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DataStage patches or updates provided by IBM to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are enforced to limit remote authenticated user permissions. Monitor network traffic for unusual file access patterns.

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