CVE-2026-16181 IBM DataPower Gateway Improper Authorization
Remote attackers can bypass security restrictions in IBM DataPower Gateway due to improper authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16181?
CVE-2026-16181 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Datapower Gateway, published on 8 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Datapower Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-16181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Datapower Gateway
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rqmf-29hf-rx8q.