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CVE-2026-14992 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataPower Gateway is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects various versions of IBM DataPower Gateway, including 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 prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation. Affected versions require verification and upgrading if necessary. Monitoring for suspicious activity is recommended.

Vendor
IBM
Product
DataPower Gateway 10.6CD
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
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

Defenders responsible for IBM DataPower Gateway systems should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams. They should verify affected versions and patch levels, review system configurations, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize patching IBM DataPower Gateway systems to prevent potential buffer overflow exploitation. Affected versions require verification and upgrading if necessary. Monitoring for suspicious activity is recommended.

  • Potential remote code execution
  • Verification of affected versions and patching required
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity recommended

Technical summary

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 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Defenders should prioritize patching to prevent potential exploitation. Affected versions require verification and upgrading if necessary.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply patches from IBM
  • Verify affected versions and upgrade if necessary
  • Monitor for suspicious activity

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 affected versions and patch levels, review system configurations, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page offer additional information on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-14992 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14992

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

  • CVE-2026-14992 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14992

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

Supplemental references

  • IBM DataPower Gateway Out-of-bounds Write

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/14xxx/CVE-2026-14992.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.