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CVE-2026-16335 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 has a path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability exists due to improper handling of file paths, potentially leading to data breaches, disruption of data processing and analytics operations, and compromise of data integrity and confidentiality. Defenders should assess exposure and potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.

Vendor
IBM
Product
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-14
Original CVE updated
2026-10-06
Advisory published
2026-09-14
Advisory updated
2026-10-06

Who should care

Defenders responsible for IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 deployments should assess exposure and potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality due to the path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0.

  • Potential data breaches due to unauthorized file access or modification
  • Disruption of data processing and analytics operations
  • Compromise of data integrity and confidentiality

Technical summary

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 has a path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files due to improper handling of file paths. The vulnerability exists in the IBM DataStage component of Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking if the system is running IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0
  • Assess potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality
  • Review and apply the vendor advisory for patching or mitigation guidance

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the path traversal vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. The vulnerability is caused by improper handling of file paths, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files. Evidence is limited to public CVE and NVD information; further verification is recommended.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-16335 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16335

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-16335 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16335

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.