DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-81548) | HOL Guard CVE

High · CVSS 8.8CVE-2026-81548

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-81548 records a High severity (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps IBM/DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 24, 2026Updated Sep 24, 2026Source checked Sep 24, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 24, 2026Material review Sep 24, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 8.8. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps IBM/DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
IBM/DataStage on Cloud Pak for Datageneric	5.4.0.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for IBM/DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data.
Review the reported fix. Source-reported solution: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data. Product(s)Version(s) number and/or range Remediation/Fix/InstructionsDataStage on Cloud Pak for Data5.4.0.0 Upgrade to 5.4 patch 7 or later by following these instructions https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/software-hub/5.4.x .

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 24, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referenceibm.com

Upstream source 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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