Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
Published: 2026-09-24
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 permits unsafe deserialization of untrusted data that can lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote authenticated attacker. The flaw falls under CWE-502, a type of vulnerability that can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability, allowing the attacker to gain full system control.

Affected Systems

IBM IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 is impacted. Upgrading to version 5.4 patch 7 or later resolves the issue.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector requires the attacker to be an authenticated user with remote access to the DataStage service. If exploited, the attacker could execute arbitrary code on the host system, potentially compromising the entire deployment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 26, 2026 at 01:51 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor 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 .

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4 patch 7 or later following the IBM instructions for patching.
  • Configure the DataStage service to restrict remote authentication to trusted users only, reducing the chance of exploitation by unauthorized actors.
  • Enable detailed logging for deserialization operations and review logs regularly for suspicious activity that may indicate an attempt to exploit the vulnerability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 26, 2026 at 01:51 UTC.

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History

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
Title DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
Weaknesses CWE-502
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-24T14:55:01.292Z

Reserved: 2026-08-28T04:36:58.456Z

Link: CVE-2026-82093

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Updated: 2026-09-24T14:54:58.027Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-24T15:17:40.733

Modified: 2026-10-06T16:15:46.710

Link: CVE-2026-82093

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-09-26T02:00:02Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-502

    Deserialization of Untrusted Data