HIGH · 7.7

CVE-2026-81536

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.

Vulnerability Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmDatastage On Cloud Pak For Data5.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-81536?

CVE-2026-81536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.

How severe is CVE-2026-81536?

CVE-2026-81536 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-81536?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data.