CVE-2026-16338: IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perfo

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CRITICAL 9.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-16338 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting datastage on cloud pak for data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary file write due to improper validation of file paths.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2026-09-14
Last modified	2026-10-06

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-06 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-14 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-06 15:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm datastage on cloud pak for data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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

dnf --showduplicates list datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade datastage-on-cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add datastage-on-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-2026-16338?

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

Is CVE-2026-16338 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16338 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-2026-16338 affect?

CVE-2026-16338 affects datastage on cloud pak for data. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 IBM DataStage could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary file write due to improper validation of file paths.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16338?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity

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