CVE-2025-36374: IBM DataPower Gateway affected by XML external entity injection

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

IBM DataPower Gateway is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM DataPower Gateway
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6CD<=10.6.1 - 10.6.6
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.5.0<=10.5.0.0 - 10.5.0.21
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6.0<=10.6.0.0 - 10.6.0.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM DataPower Gateway 10.5.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.5.0.22
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.6.0.10

Event History

Jul 1, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36374?

The severity of CVE-2025-36374 is classified as medium with a score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36374?

To fix CVE-2025-36374, ensure that the IBM DataPower Gateway is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-36374 have?

CVE-2025-36374 can allow a privileged user to exploit an XML external entity injection to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-36374?

CVE-2025-36374 affects IBM DataPower Gateway versions 10.5.0, 10.6.0, and 10.6CD.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2025-36374?

CVE-2025-36374 is associated with an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack.

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