Executive brief
IBM DataStage is a data integration and transformation tool used to manage enterprise data pipelines. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass security restrictions and obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication controls. This could allow an attacker with valid credentials to access unauthorized data or perform privileged operations outside their authorized scope, putting customer data and system integrity at risk.
Technical details
CVE-2026-82107 allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and bypass security restrictions due to improper authentication in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0. The vulnerability requires prior authentication but allows an authenticated user to exceed their authorized permissions and access sensitive data. The root cause is insufficient validation of authentication and authorization controls. A successful exploit allows an attacker to escalate privileges, access restricted information, or bypass security policies. Patches should be available through IBM support channels.
Affected products
- IBM DataStage 5.4.0.0 (Cloud Pak for Data)
Timeline
- 2026-09-10: disclosed