CVE-2025-13688

Name: CVE-2025-13688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-03T21:15:56.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-13688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input through the wrapped command component.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 through 5.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input through the wrapped command component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data	>= 5.1.2, < 5.3.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7262347Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-13688?

How severe is CVE-2025-13688?

CVE-2025-13688 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST