IBM DataPower Gateway 10.x-11.x auth bypass CVE-2026-16181
CVE-2026-16181 Published on October 8, 2026
IBM DataPower Gateway Improper Authorization
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 bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-16181 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-16181 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-16181
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Affected Versions
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6CD:- Version 10.6.1, <= 10.6.6 is affected.
- Version 10.6.0.0, <= 10.6.0.10 is affected.
- Version 11.0.0.0, <= 11.0.0.2 is affected.
- Version 10.5.0.0, <= 10.5.0.22 is affected.