CVE-2026-81208 DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities

High 7.7 Published 23 Sep 2026 Updated 24 Sep 2026

An authenticated user can access sensitive credentials intended for other users or environments due to improper handling of encrypted data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-81208?

CVE-2026-81208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data, published on 23 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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 credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain credentials intended for other users or environments.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81208?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-81208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Datastage on Cloud Pak for Data vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4gx-4wqm-cq66.