CVE-2026-16432
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XXE Injection Vulnerability 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 PxXMLInput operator could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16432
EUVD
EUVD-2026-77794

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm datastage 5.4.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-611 The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an XML External Entity (XXE) injection in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. The PxXMLInput operator allows a remote authenticated attacker to exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information by sending specially crafted XML input.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access confidential or sensitive data processed by the IBM DataStage system. This may include data stored or transmitted through the PxXMLInput operator, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information disclosure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive personal or health information. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and increased scrutiny due to potential data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM DataStage patches or updates addressing the XXE vulnerability in the PxXMLInput operator. Restrict network access to DataStage components and monitor for unusual XML processing requests.

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