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CVE-2026-16169 IBM CVE debrief

IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. This CVE record was published on 2026-10-08T13:13:38.193Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH. Defenders should assess potential exposure and denial of service consequences. The NVD entry is currently 7.5 HIGH. The CVE Program record and NVD detail page provide additional information on this vulnerability.

Vendor
IBM
Product
DataPower Gateway 11.0.0
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
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

Defenders responsible for IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 deployments should assess potential exposure and denial of service consequences.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential denial of service consequences in IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 deployments due to uncontrolled resource consumption.

  • Potential denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption
  • Need to verify exposure in IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 deployments
  • Remediation priority for affected deployments

Technical summary

IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The official CVE Program record and NVD detail page provide additional information on this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential denial of service consequences in IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 deployments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 deployments for potential exposure
  • Assess denial of service consequences and prioritize remediation
  • Monitor for and respond to potential resource consumption issues

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item indicate a denial of service vulnerability in IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 due to uncontrolled resource consumption. However, specific details about exploitation, impact, or remediation are limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-16169 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16169

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

  • CVE-2026-16169 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16169

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

Supplemental references

  • IBM DataPower Gateway Denial of Service

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/16xxx/CVE-2026-16169.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7289798

    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.