CVE-2026-81536

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.7

Exploit probability—

Product

Ibm Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data

PublishedSep 23, 2026

First seenSep 23, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)

How to fix

Patches

ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ibm datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data	5.4.0	—

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