CVE-2026-16672NVD

Vulnerability Summary

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.

Severity Level

HIGH(8.8)

Published Date

Sep 22, 2026

Last Modified

Sep 22, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

Data Pending

Root Weakness (CWE)

N/A

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

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

Patched Versions

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

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