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CVE-2026-14273 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization. Affected versions include 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. The vulnerability has a medium CVSS score of 6.5 and affects multiple versions of DataPower Gateway. Administrators should assess exposure, review authorization settings, and apply patches. The vulnerability is caused by improper authorization, allowing local attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Vendor
IBM
Product
DataPower Gateway 10.6CD
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-08
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-10-08
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

DataPower Gateway administrators and security teams should assess exposure, review authorization settings, and apply patches. They should also verify affected product deployments and monitor for sensitive information disclosure.

Why it matters

IBM DataPower Gateway vulnerability allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization. DataPower Gateway administrators and security teams should assess exposure, review authorization settings, and apply patches. The vulnerability has a medium CVSS score of 6.5 and affects multiple versions of DataPower Gateway.

  • Sensitive information disclosure to local attackers
  • Potential data breaches due to improper authorization
  • Need for patching and configuration review

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper authorization in IBM DataPower Gateway, allowing local attackers to obtain sensitive information. Affected versions include 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.

Defensive priority

Medium priority for DataPower Gateway administrators

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply vendor patches for affected DataPower Gateway versions
  • Verify authorization settings for local attackers
  • Monitor for sensitive information disclosure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected versions, and vendor advisory. The vulnerability has been assessed as medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5. Affected versions include 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. Defenders should verify affected product deployments and review authorization settings.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-14273 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14273

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-14273 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14273

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • IBM DataPower Gateway Incorrect Authorization

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/14xxx/CVE-2026-14273.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7289775

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.