CVE-2026-81208

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): ibm
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 7.7 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Effective score: 7.7 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-522
Reserved: 2026-08-26
Published: 2026-09-23 21:37 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-23 21:37 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81208.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-81208 — DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data has several vulnerabilities

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NVD published: 2026-09-23 22:16:57 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-09-23 22:16:57 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 7.7 / 10 HIGH source: psirt@us.ibm.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability subscore: 3.1 / 10
Impact subscore: 4.0 / 10

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-85707

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Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
IBM	DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data	`5.4.0.0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649 vendor-advisorypatch

Web references (0)

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NVD-tagged references (1)

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288649 psirt@us.ibm.com

Remediations (10)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

CVE-2026-68820 Is in KEV. What BOD 26-04 Requires Now | Qualys

web:blog.qualys.com

Executive Summary CVE - 2026 -68820 is an actively exploited Windows vulnerability listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, with a remediation deadline as suggested by CISA BOD 26-04. CISA BOD 26-04 introduces risk-based remediation timelines ranging from 3 to 14 days, increasing the pressure on teams to move quickly from patch availability to verified remediation ...

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

The August 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday release delivers security fixes for vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of Microsoft products and services.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Microsoft Update Catalog

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Welcome to the Microsoft Update Catalog site. We want your feedback! Visit our newsgroup or send us an email to provide us with your thoughts and suggestions. To get started using the site, enter in your search terms in the Search box above or visit our FAQ for search tips. |Newsgroup|Send us your feedback

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
CVE-2026-81208: Insufficiently Protected Credentials | CVETodo

web:cvetodo.com

CVE-2026-81208 : Insufficiently Protected Credentials in DataStage On Cloud Pak For Data. Includes technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:msrc.microsoft.com

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center

web:msrc.microsoft.com

Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tracker (September 2026): Exploit-Ranked | Senserva

web:senserva.com

Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
Microsoft August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 400 flaws, 3 zero-days

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a massive 400 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
August's Patch Tuesday is a monster: 751 fixes, with an exploited ...

web:www.computerworld.com

August's Patch Tuesday is a big one: 751 fixes, an exploited WinSock flaw and plenty of critical Windows, Office and Exchange issues.

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
July Patch RoguePlanet Tuesday Kills Windows Kerberos RC4 Rollback ...

web:www.techtimes.com

July 2026 Patch Tuesday permanently removes the Kerberos RC4 rollback registry key on July 14, leaving service accounts with RC4-only material unable to authenticate. Administrators must also ...

2026-09-24 11:12 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-81208.json.

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