CVE-2026-16165
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2026-16165 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 cause a denial of service due to a null pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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 cause a denial of service due to a null pointer dereference.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Datapower Gateway | >= 10.5.0.0, < 10.5.0.23 |
| Ibm | Datapower Gateway | >= 10.6.0.0, < 10.6.0.11 |
| Ibm | Datapower Gateway | >= 10.6.1.0, < 11.0.0.3 |
| Ibm | Datapower Gateway | >= 11.0.0.0, < 11.0.0.3 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7289775Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-16165?
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 cause a denial of service due to a null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2026-16165?
CVE-2026-16165 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16165?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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