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HIGH

CVE-2026-81540

CVSS v3

8.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to overwrite ruleset files belonging to other tenants due to a path traversal vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-10
Last Modified
2026-09-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81540?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to overwrite ruleset files belonging to other tenants due to a path traversal vulnerability.

Is CVE-2026-81540 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-81540 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-81540?

CVE-2026-81540 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.5 (HIGH severity).

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