Path Traversal in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

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

2026-10-12

Last Modified

2026-10-12

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-82101

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-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 means an attacker could manipulate file paths to access unauthorized resources, potentially disrupting service availability.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disrupt services by causing a denial of service. If exploited, it may lead to system unavailability, affecting data processing tasks and operations dependent on IBM DataStage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure access controls are properly configured to limit remote authenticated user privileges.

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