# CVE-2026-81545

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

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-81545
- CVSS: 8.8
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.88% (percentile 59.2)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-24)
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published: 2026-09-24

## 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 attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands as the service user, enabling data theft, pipeline disruption, or lateral movement.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Restrict access, apply vendor patch when available, enforce least privilege and monitor logs.

## References

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

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