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… (CVE-2026-80423)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. This occurs due to exposure of namespace-wide secrets through accessible file mounts. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80423 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 where a remote attacker with authentication privileges can access sensitive information. The issue arises because namespace-wide secrets are exposed via accessible file mounts, potentially allowing unauthorized disclosure of confidential data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can access sensitive information that should be protected within the namespace. This could lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to file mounts exposing secrets.
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… (CVE-2026-80423)
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. This occurs due to exposure of namespace-wide secrets through accessible file mounts. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80423 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 where a remote attacker with authentication privileges can access sensitive information. The issue arises because namespace-wide secrets are exposed via accessible file mounts, potentially allowing unauthorized disclosure of confidential data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can access sensitive information that should be protected within the namespace. This could lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and monitor for suspicious activity related to file mounts exposing secrets.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-c4xx-x56w-mpmp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-80423"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be21f7a7c54106eee6e4
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:07:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:18:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 03:47:33 UTC
Views: 6
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