# CVE-2026-82110: IBM DataStage path traversal arbitrary code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-82110-ibm-datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data-5-4-0-0-could-allow-a-remote  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-12. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-82110 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.6 · Published 2026-10-12

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data is a data integration and management tool used in enterprise data pipelines. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit improper pathname validation to execute arbitrary code on the system, compromising data integrity and availability. This requires valid user credentials but could lead to complete system compromise.

Technologies: [IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data). Vendors: [IBM](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/ibm).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-82110 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82110 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-82110?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.6, published 12 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data 5.4.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82110?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-82110 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-82110?** Check whether you run IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability exists in DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 due to improper validation of pathnames during path traversal operations. An authenticated remote attacker can craft malicious pathname inputs to bypass restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution. The attack requires valid authentication credentials and network access to the DataStage service.

## Affected products

- IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-10-12: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649)

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