IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to access sensitive information due to improper handling of encrypted… (CVE-2026-81208)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to access sensitive information due to improper handling of encrypted credentials. This flaw could enable an attacker to obtain credentials intended for other users or environments. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81208 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 where improper handling of encrypted credentials allows an authenticated user to access sensitive information. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of credentials belonging to other users or environments. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials).
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker could gain access to sensitive credentials that are meant to be protected, potentially compromising other user accounts or environments. The impact is confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to access sensitive information due to improper handling of encrypted… (CVE-2026-81208)
Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to access sensitive information due to improper handling of encrypted credentials. This flaw could enable an attacker to obtain credentials intended for other users or environments. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81208 describes a vulnerability in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 where improper handling of encrypted credentials allows an authenticated user to access sensitive information. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of credentials belonging to other users or environments. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials).
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker could gain access to sensitive credentials that are meant to be protected, potentially compromising other user accounts or environments. The impact is confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-w4gx-4wqm-cq66
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-81208"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be1ff7a7c54106eee6d5
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:07:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:17:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:33:22 UTC
Views: 3
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