CVE-2026-14497
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IBM DataPower Gateway Cryptographic Signature Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-14497, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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 authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper verification of cryptographic signatures.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-08
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6CD 10.6.1
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6.0 10.6.0.0
IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0 11.0.0.0
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.5.0 10.5.0.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-347 The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM DataPower Gateway allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper verification of cryptographic signatures. This means an attacker could exploit weaknesses in signature checks to gain unauthorized access or perform actions they shouldn't be able to.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of system configurations, or disruption of services. Organizations using affected versions of IBM DataPower Gateway are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations might face legal penalties, reputational damage, or loss of certification if they fail to address this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DataPower Gateway patches or updates to versions beyond the affected ranges (10.5.0.22, 10.6.6, 10.6.0.10, 11.0.0.2). Verify cryptographic signature verification is properly enforced in configurations.

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