CVE-2026-80378

Received Received - Intake

IBM DataStage DoS via Improper Authorization

Publication date: 2026-09-10

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to improper authorization.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-10

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-11

AI Q&A

2026-09-11

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-80378

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	datastage	5.4.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-285	The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 has a vulnerability where a remote authenticated attacker could cause a denial of service due to improper authorization. This means an attacker with valid credentials could exploit weak access controls to disrupt services.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to service outages, disrupting data processing tasks. It may also allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources, depending on the attacker's goals.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements by enabling unauthorized access or data breaches. GDPR and HIPAA mandate strict access controls and data protection; a denial of service or unauthorized access may result in penalties or legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DataStage patches or updates provided by IBM to address improper authorization issues. Ensure network access controls restrict remote authenticated users to only necessary functions. Monitor system logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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