CVE-2022-40752 Command injection in InfoSphere DataStage

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Nov 2022 Updated 23 Jul 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on IBM InfoSphere DataStage servers due to improper input neutralization.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-40752?

CVE-2022-40752 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 16 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements. IBM X-Force ID: 236687.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40752?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server on Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40752?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40752 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2022-40752 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40752 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rw7r-wjfx-f2c8.