CVE-2026-82098

Received Received - Intake

Remote Code Execution in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data

Publication date: 2026-09-10

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

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Published

2026-09-10

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-11

AI Q&A

2026-09-11

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-82098

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data	5.4.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, meaning the system fails to properly filter or sanitize input that could be used to inject malicious commands.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run unauthorized commands on the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or disruption of services. Since the attacker needs to be authenticated, the risk is higher if credentials are compromised or weak.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, violating compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations using this software may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and mandatory breach notifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. Ensure proper input validation and restrict command execution permissions to authorized users only.

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