CVE-2026-16673 DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities due to open source software

High 8.8 Published 14 Sep 2026 Updated 15 Sep 2026

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via improper neutralization in the PxPeek name property.

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-2026-16673?

CVE-2026-16673 is a high-severity command 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 OS commands due to improper neutralization of special characters in the PxPeek name property.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16673?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16673?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16673 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-2026-16673 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16673 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8gr-p84p-278m.