CVE-2026-16179
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2026-16179 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 an attacker to cause a heap buffer underwrite and potentially crash the service.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% 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 an attacker to cause a heap buffer underwrite and potentially crash the service.
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-2026-16179?
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 an attacker to cause a heap buffer underwrite and potentially crash the service.
How severe is CVE-2026-16179?
CVE-2026-16179 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16179?
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.
How Strix Helps
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