IBM DataPower GW 11.0.0.0-2 DoS via uncontrolled resource consumption
CVE-2026-16169 Published on October 8, 2026
IBM DataPower Gateway Denial of Service
IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-16169 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2026-16169 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-16169
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Affected Versions
IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0:- Version 11.0.0.0, <= 11.0.0.2 is affected.