---
id: "CVE-2026-107331"
page: "https://infrastack.ai/live/CVE-2026-107331"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-107331"]
title: "IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data: path traversal leaks sensitive files"
severity: "critical"
cvss: 9.9
epss: null
exploited: false
status: "open"
category: "vendor"
products: [{"name": "DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data", "fixed": ["5.4 patch 8"], "affected": "5.4.0.0", "ecosystem": "vendor"}]
ecosystems: []
tags: ["auth-required", "cloud-pak-for-data", "ibm-datastage", "vendor"]
not_affected_if: ["other-version", "patch-8-or-later"]
published_at: "2026-11-08T17:16:35+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-11-08T17:22:00+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-11-08T17:23:24+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-107331", "first_seen_at": "2026-11-08T17:22:00+00:00"}, {"source": "analyst", "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294270", "first_seen_at": "2026-11-08T17:23:24+00:00", "cites": ["https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294270"]}]
exploit_sources: []
---

# IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data: path traversal leaks sensitive files

Link for people: https://infrastack.ai/live/CVE-2026-107331 (this .md is for agents)

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 has an absolute-path traversal flaw (CWE-36). A remote authenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information. IBM rates it CVSS 9.9 and fixes it in 5.4 patch 8; it lists no workarounds.

_Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._

## Affected

- vendor:DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data affected 5.4.0.0 fixed 5.4 patch 8

## How to check

Check the DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data service version and patch level in the Cloud Pak for Data / Software Hub console or CLI. Version 5.4.0.0 without 5.4 patch 8 or later is affected. Also review which authenticated users can reach DataStage, since exploitation needs a valid login. IBM does not state which files are exposed.

## Fix

Upgrade DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data to 5.4 patch 8 or later (IBM bulletin 7294270)

## Timeline

- 2026-11-08T17:22:00+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-107331
- 2026-11-08T17:23:24+00:00 analyst https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294270 — Read IBM bulletin 7294270 (27 Oct 2026): affects DataStage on CP4D 5.4.0.0, fix is 5.4 patch 8 or later, no workarounds. IBM CVSS 9.9 (S:C). Bulletin does not say which files/data are exposed. No exploitation or PoC found; X not checked.

## Documents

- [advisory] IBM Security Bulletin: DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities (7294270) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294270

## From the sources

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an absolute-path traversal vulnerability.

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