IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
PUBLISHED5.2ApplicationCWE-78
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
Problem type
Affected products
IBM
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
5.4.0.0 - AFFECTED
References
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