HIGH

CVE-2026-84421

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

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exploit probability

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of paths during archive extraction.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-09-29
Last Modified: 2026-09-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84421?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of paths during archive extraction.

Is CVE-2026-84421 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-84421 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-84421?

CVE-2026-84421 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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