CVE-2026-81552 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

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 environment variables.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data	5.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-81552?

CVE-2026-81552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 environment variables.

How severe is CVE-2026-81552?

CVE-2026-81552 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-81552?

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