September 21, 2026

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CVE-2026-16428NVD

Vulnerability Summary

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper configuration of the XSLT transformation engine.
Severity Level
HIGH(8.8)
Published Date
Sep 14, 2026
Last Modified
Sep 14, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.54%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-94: Code Injection ↗
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended syntax or behavior.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 8.8 (HIGH)
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data >= 5.4.0.0
Patched Versions
Not provided by cveorg for this CVE.
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