CVE-2025-13689 DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data is vulnerable to arbitrary code injection due to runtime environment

High 8.8 Published 17 Feb 2026 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands and access sensitive data via unrestricted file uploads in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data.

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

What is CVE-2025-13689?

CVE-2025-13689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data, published on 17 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands and gain access to sensitive information due to unrestricted file uploads.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13689?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13689?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13689 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-13689 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-13689 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wprr-57fw-46wj.