CVE-2026-16428 DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software

High 8.8 Published 14 Sep 2026 Updated 14 Sep 2026

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via improper XSLT transformation engine configuration 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-2026-16428?

CVE-2026-16428 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data, published on 14 Sep 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 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper configuration of the XSLT transformation engine.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16428?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16428?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2026-16428 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16428 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2389-phrx-hh6g.