# CVE-2026-81537

Authenticated OS command injection in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-81537
- CVSS: 8.8
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 1.70% (percentile 77.3)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-26)
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published: 2026-09-23

## Affected versions

- IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data: affected 5.4.0.0

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Authenticated attackers can inject OS commands to achieve arbitrary code execution / RCE on the DataStage host, risking data access and service compromise.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Isolate affected instances, restrict admin access, apply vendor patch when released

## References

- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649

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