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7.7

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data may leak data

CVE-2026-81549 · published 18 days ago
Summary

IBM DataStage running on Cloud Pak for Data version 5.4.0.0 can expose sensitive information if an attacker who is already logged in sends a specially crafted request. The problem is caused by the system not checking a header that indicates the original protocol used. Apply the latest security update from IBM or follow their guidance to validate and restrict such requests.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm datastage on cloud pak for data 5.4.0.0
ibm datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data 5.4.0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datastage_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of the X-Forwarded-Proto header.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.7 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-918Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Timeline
Published24 Sep 2026
Updated12 Oct 2026
First seen24 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-81549 · NVD
CVE-2026-81549 · MITRE
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