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CVE-2026-81549

IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data server-side request forgery (SSRF)

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.26%
  1. Published24 Sept 2026

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data5.4.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-81549 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-81549 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.26%.

How severe is CVE-2026-81549?

CVE-2026-81549 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-81549?

Affected products include IBM Datastage On Cloud Pak For Data.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81549?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.