CVE-2026-80423: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the exposure of namespace-wide secrets via accessible file mounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80423 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 where a remote attacker with authentication privileges can obtain sensitive information. The issue arises from the exposure of namespace-wide secrets via accessible file mounts, potentially allowing unauthorized access to confidential data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can remotely access sensitive namespace-wide secrets due to improper exposure through file mounts. This can lead to significant confidentiality breaches and potential further compromise of the system's integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation details are currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit access to authenticated users and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-80423: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the exposure of namespace-wide secrets via accessible file mounts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80423 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 where a remote attacker with authentication privileges can obtain sensitive information. The issue arises from the exposure of namespace-wide secrets via accessible file mounts, potentially allowing unauthorized access to confidential data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can remotely access sensitive namespace-wide secrets due to improper exposure through file mounts. This can lead to significant confidentiality breaches and potential further compromise of the system's integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation details are currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit access to authenticated users and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T10:36:21.374Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4491ff7a7c541065fe503
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 21:48:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 22:02:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:57:04 UTC
Views: 8
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