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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable, low-complexity OS command injection needing an authenticated account (PR:L); command execution confined to the DataStage host argues S:U (vs vendor S:C) with full C/I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: ibm
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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.
AnalysisAI
Authenticated OS command execution in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 lets a remote attacker with a valid account plant special elements in a DataStage input path that are passed unsanitized into an operating-system command, resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the DataStage service. The prerequisite is a legitimate authenticated session (CVSS PR:L) on a network-reachable instance (AV:N/AC:L, UI:N), which limits realistic exposure to authorized users, compromised credentials, or malicious insiders on unpatched 5.4.0.0 deployments. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Requires a valid authenticated account on an IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 instance (CVSS PR:L); no user interaction is needed (UI:N) and the vector is network-reachable (AV:N/AC:L). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The vendor CVSS of 9.9 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) rates this near-maximum, but two signals temper real-world urgency. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Patch available per vendor advisory: IBM has published a fix through its support channel at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649, so the primary action is to apply the vendor-supplied update to any IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 deployment and to confirm the exact fixed build level with IBM before closing the finding, since no explicit fix version is stated in the available data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 instances, restrict network reachability to trusted management networks where feasible, review active accounts for least privilege and disable unused or shared credentials, and enable enhanced logging for DataStage input paths and OS command execution. …
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Same weakness CWE-285 – Improper Authorization
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EUVD-2026-84977
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