CVE-2025-13687
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data is vulnerable to arbitrary code injection due to runtime environment
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input through the user-defined function component.
INFO
Published Date :
March 3, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 4, 2026, 3:49 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM DataStage to the latest version.
- Validate all user-supplied input in user-defined functions.
- Restrict privileges for authenticated users.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-13687 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-13687.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262347 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-13687 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.1.2 up to (excluding) 5.3.1 Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262347 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input through the user-defined function component. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262347