6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-16427
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files due to a path traversal vulnerability.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 8, 2026, 5:36 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 8, 2026, 5:36 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

ibm
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16427 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522
Solution
Apply vendor patches to address the path traversal vulnerability and prevent arbitrary file writes.
  • Update IBM DataStage to the latest version.
  • Consult vendor advisories for specific patches.
  • Apply recommended security updates promptly.

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