CVE-2026-81208: CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability where encrypted credentials are improperly handled, allowing an authenticated user to access sensitive credentials belonging to other users or environments. This flaw could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81208 is a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 caused by insufficient protection of credentials (CWE-522). An authenticated user could exploit improper handling of encrypted credentials to obtain credentials intended for other users or environments. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The impact is primarily on confidentiality, with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access could obtain sensitive credentials of other users or environments, potentially leading to unauthorized access to protected resources or data. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity involving credential access.
CVE-2026-81208: CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability where encrypted credentials are improperly handled, allowing an authenticated user to access sensitive credentials belonging to other users or environments. This flaw could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
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-2026-81208 is a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 caused by insufficient protection of credentials (CWE-522). An authenticated user could exploit improper handling of encrypted credentials to obtain credentials intended for other users or environments. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The impact is primarily on confidentiality, with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access could obtain sensitive credentials of other users or environments, potentially leading to unauthorized access to protected resources or data. The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity involving credential access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T16:49:24.570Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4491ff7a7c541065fe500
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 21:48:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 22:02:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 00:16:56 UTC
Views: 8
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