Name: CVE-2026-16673: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-16673, CWE-78, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.00392

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

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