DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software (CVE-2026-81550) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-81550

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-81550 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software. 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 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source checked Sep 10, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 10, 2026Material review Sep 10, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. 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. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 10, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 10, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 10, 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 code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

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