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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable, low-complexity path traversal usable by any authenticated low-privilege user (PR:L) with no interaction, yielding OS command execution and full CIA loss within the service scope.
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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 path traversal.
AnalysisAI
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands by exploiting a path traversal flaw (CWE-22). The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) yields a High severity score of 8.8, reflecting full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. …
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| Exploitation | Requires a valid low-privileged authenticated account on the IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data instance (PR:L), network reachability to the application (AV:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H = 8.8 High) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity flaw requiring only low-privilege authentication and no user interaction, yielding full CIA compromise via arbitrary command execution - a genuinely serious profile for a data-integration platform that typically holds credentials and pipelines to enterprise data stores. … 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: apply the fix detailed at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, apply the vendor patch for IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 if not already deployed; if immediate patching is not feasible, restrict access to the platform to only essential personnel and monitor for suspicious command execution. …
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Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
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EUVD-2026-86015
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