CVE-2026-14521
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Server-Side Request Forgery in IBM DataPower Gateway

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 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

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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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NVD
CVE-2026-14521
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94953

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
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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CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

This is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in 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. An authenticated attacker can exploit it to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially allowing network enumeration or other malicious activities.

Detection Guidance

Detecting SSRF vulnerabilities typically involves monitoring network traffic for unauthorized outbound requests from the IBM DataPower Gateway. Check logs for unusual patterns such as requests to internal or external systems that the gateway should not be accessing. Use network monitoring tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture and analyze traffic originating from the gateway.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could use this vulnerability to access internal systems, perform network scans, or launch further attacks from your compromised DataPower Gateway. It may also lead to unauthorized data exposure or service disruption if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This SSRF vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Compliance may be compromised if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade to the latest fixed versions of IBM DataPower Gateway: 10.5.0.23, 10.6.0.11, or 11.0.0.3 as recommended by IBM. Since no workarounds are available, applying these patches is critical to address the SSRF vulnerability.

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