CVE-2026-16468

HIGH
Published Sep 22, 2026 Modified Sep 25, 2026 CWE-78

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to OS command injection.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0171
Probability of exploitation
0.77%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16468? +
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to OS command injection. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-16468? +
CVE-2026-16468 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0171, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16468? +
CVE-2026-16468 affects products from ibm, specifically: datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-16468? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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