CVE-2026-80434: IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data · Insecure Direct Object Reference
Affects IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for DataSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMDataStage on Cloud Pak for Data | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ibmibm/datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_datapkg:deb/ibm/datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_dataOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for unusual activity related to runtime cache manipulation.
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) that allows a remote authenticated attacker to manipulate runtime caches, potentially causing denial of service. The vulnerability arises from insecure direct object references. It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. No patch information is currently provided.