CVE-2026-82100

Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal 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 cause a denial of service due to a path traversal vulnerability.

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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-2026-82100

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	data_stage	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

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 has a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service. This occurs due to improper handling of file paths, enabling the attacker to access unauthorized files or directories.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to denial of service, disrupting services and causing downtime. An attacker could exploit it to access sensitive files or execute unauthorized actions, potentially compromising data integrity and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data or disrupting services. Organizations could face penalties for failing to protect data integrity and availability as mandated by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DataStage patch or update provided by IBM to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure access controls are properly configured to limit remote authenticated user privileges.

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