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CVE-2026-14508 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataPower Gateway Use After Free vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause denial of service and 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. Defenders should verify exposure and prioritize patching for affected versions. The vulnerability requires verification of exposure and potential impact for DataPower Gateway administrators. This use-after-free vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5.

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 and prioritize patching for affected versions. They should review system configurations, verify potential impact, and monitor for denial of service and sensitive information disclosure. Security teams must ensure that affected versions are identified and patched promptly to prevent potential attacks.

Why it matters

The vulnerability requires verification of exposure and potential impact for DataPower Gateway administrators. Defenders should prioritize patching for affected versions and monitor for potential denial of service and sensitive information disclosure.

  • Denial of service requires verification from official sources
  • Sensitive information disclosure requires verification from official sources
  • Patching priority for affected DataPower Gateway versions

Technical summary

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 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 are vulnerable to a use-after-free attack, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information.

Defensive priority

Medium priority for DataPower Gateway administrators

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply IBM patches for affected DataPower Gateway versions
  • Verify system configurations and inventory for exposure
  • Monitor for potential denial of service and sensitive information disclosure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but limited information is available on exploitation or impact. Defenders should verify system configurations, review vendor advisories, and monitor for potential denial of service and sensitive information disclosure. Official sources like CVE Program and NIST NVD provide relevant information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-14508 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14508

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

  • CVE-2026-14508 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14508

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

Supplemental references

  • IBM DataPower Gateway Use After Free

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/14xxx/CVE-2026-14508.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.