CVE-2026-82092Network attack vector

Sensitive file disclosure via absolute-path traversal

Published Sep 10, 2026 · Updated Sep 10, 2026

Absolute-path traversal in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 allows remote authenticated users to read sensitive files. IBM has not published the affected component, path parameter, or file-resolution error that accepts attacker-controlled absolute paths. Exploitation requires authenticated network access; the published consequence is limited to disclosure of sensitive information.

CVSS severityUnavailable
Unscored
EPSS probability0.54%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Absolute-path traversal in IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 allows remote authenticated users to read sensitive files. IBM has not published the affected component, path parameter, or file-resolution error that accepts attacker-controlled absolute paths. Exploitation requires authenticated network access; the published consequence is limited to disclosure of sensitive information.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-82092
Published
Sep 10, 2026
Updated
Sep 10, 2026
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data
Classifications
CWE-73, CWE-22, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 10, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 10, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.4.0.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Dataversion=5.4.0.0

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-73External Control of File Name or Path
CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
T1005Data from Local System

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