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CVE-2026-16346

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.

Scores

9.9
CVSS 9.9 out of 10, critical severity.
0.5%
EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
22 September 2026
Last changed
6 October 2026
NVD status
Analyzed
Severity
Critical, CVSS 9.9 out of 10 (version 3.1)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
Affects
  • ibm datastage on cloud pak for data
Known exploited
Not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue in this build.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 38).

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