Name: CVE-2026-81536: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-81536, CWE-611, CVSS 7.7, EPSS 0.00278

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity (XXE) injection.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.7
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N)

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