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9.8

IBM DataPower Gateway allows admin login with empty LDAP password

CVE-2026-14502 · published 3 days ago
Summary

Versions 10.5.0 through 10.5.0.22, 10.6.0 through 10.6.6, and 11.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 of IBM DataPower Gateway may let a remote user log in as an administrator if an LDAP password is left blank. This could give an attacker full control of the gateway. Apply the latest IBM patches or disable empty‑password LDAP accounts to protect the system.

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 datapower gateway 10.6cd <= 10.6.6
ibm datapower gateway 10.6.0 <= 10.6.0.10
ibm datapower gateway 11.0.0 <= 11.0.0.2
ibm datapower gateway 10.5.0 <= 10.5.0.22
Original advisory text
IBM DataPower Gateway Improper Authentication
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.5.0.0 through 10.5.0.22, 10.6.1 through 10.6.6, 10.6.0.0 through 10.6.0.10, and 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain administrative access due to failure to reject empty passwords during LDAP authentication.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published8 Oct 2026
Updated10 Oct 2026
First seen8 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-14502 · NVD
CVE-2026-14502 · MITRE
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