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CVE-2026-80412 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. Defenders should assess exposure and potential impact, focusing on verifying system configurations and inventory, and evaluating potential damage to data and operations. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information, so defenders must be cautious and consider multiple sources.

Vendor
IBM
Product
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-23
Original CVE updated
2026-09-26
Advisory published
2026-09-23
Advisory updated
2026-09-26

Who should care

Defenders responsible for IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data deployments should assess exposure and potential impact. This includes verifying system configurations and inventory, evaluating potential damage to data and operations, and implementing compensating controls to limit potential damage. The high CVSS score and potential for code execution require immediate attention.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact due to the high CVSS score of 8.8 and potential for code execution.

  • Potential code execution requires verification from official sources
  • Verify exposure by checking system configurations and inventory
  • Assess potential impact on data and operations

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 due to improper escaping of connector property values during OSH script generation. This allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking system configurations and inventory
  • Assess potential impact on data and operations
  • Implement compensating controls to limit potential damage

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. There is no detailed information on the affected scope, severity, or vendor guidance. Defenders should verify exposure by checking system configurations and inventory, and assess potential impact on data and operations. The official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page are provided for reference.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-80412 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-80412

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

  • CVE-2026-80412 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80412

    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.