Description
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 permits a remote authenticated attacker to read sensitive information because the service exposes confidential data to an unauthorized actor. This flaw is a classic information disclosure vulnerability (CWE‑200) and carries a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating a very high severity impact on confidentiality.

Affected Systems

The affected component is IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0. Attackers who authenticate to the system are granted the ability to read data they should not have access to. IBM recommends upgrading to patch 7 or later of version 5.4 to resolve the vulnerability.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw requires remote access and valid authentication, meaning attackers must possess legitimate credentials or be able to compromise an account. The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects a very high severity. Although the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, the high severity and authentication requirement emphasize the importance of applying the patch promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 01:03 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data. Product(s)Version(s) number and/or range Remediation/Fix/InstructionsDataStage on Cloud Pak for Data5.4.0.0 Upgrade to 5.4 patch 7 or later by following these instructions https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/software-hub/5.4.x .

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data to patch 7 of version 5.4 or later using the IBM instructions.
  • Limit access to DataStage services by configuring firewall rules to allow only trusted IP ranges and enable MFA for user authentication.
  • Regularly audit authentication logs for unusual access patterns and investigate any anomalies promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 01:03 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor.
Title DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data Information Disclosure
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
Weaknesses CWE-200
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-13T14:39:08.993Z

Reserved: 2026-08-28T05:01:14.221Z

Link: CVE-2026-82103

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Updated: 2026-10-13T14:29:51.704Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-12T23:17:42.110

Modified: 2026-10-14T23:50:51.073

Link: CVE-2026-82103

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-13T01:30:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor