CVE-2025-14754: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated pri

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-14754 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cloud pak for data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-09-18
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-18 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm cloud pak for data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-pak-for-data || rpm -q cloud-pak-for-data || cloud-pak-for-data --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold cloud-pak-for-data

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-pak-for-data

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-14754?

cloud pak for data: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14754 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14754 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-14754 affect?

CVE-2025-14754 affects cloud pak for data. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.

How urgent is CVE-2025-14754?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-14753 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system

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