Improper Credential Handling in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2026-81208

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-81208?

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to improperly access sensitive information, such as encrypted credentials. This flaw arises from inadequate handling of these credentials, which can be exploited by an attacker to obtain access rights intended for other users or environments, compromising the overall security of the data processing workflows.

Affected Version(s)

DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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