CVE-2026-82107: IBM DataStage authentication bypass and information disclosure

CVE-2026-82107 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.6 · Published 2026-09-10

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.

Technologies: IBM DataStage, IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data. Vendors: IBM.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-82107 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82107 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-82107?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.6, published 10 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
IBM DataStage 5.4.0.0 (Cloud Pak for Data).
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82107?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-82107 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-82107?
Check whether you run IBM DataStage or IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

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

References

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