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9.8

IBM DataPower Gateway could let local user run code

CVE-2026-14991 · published 3 days ago
Summary

Certain versions of IBM DataPower Gateway (10.5.x, 10.6.x and 11.0.x) allow a local user to write beyond intended memory limits. This could let the user run any program they choose on the device, potentially compromising the system. Apply the latest IBM patches or updates to the affected versions as soon as possible.

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 11.0.0 <= 11.0.0.2
ibm datapower gateway 10.5.0 <= 10.5.0.22
ibm datapower gateway 10.6cd <= 10.6.6
ibm datapower gateway 10.6.0 <= 10.6.0.10
Original advisory text
IBM DataPower Gateway Out-of-bounds Write
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 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published8 Oct 2026
Updated11 Oct 2026
First seen8 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-14991 · NVD
CVE-2026-14991 · MITRE
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