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CVE-2022-31776: IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.2.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.8, 10.5.0.0, and 2018.4.1.0 throug...

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.2.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.8, 10.5.0.0, and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.21 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. IBM X-Force ID: 228433.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM DataPower Gateway had an SSRF flaw that could let an attacker make the gateway send unauthorized requests. Business risk is highest where DataPower can reach sensitive internal systems, because the device may become a pivot point for reconnaissance or follow-on attacks.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for gateways exposed to the internet or connected to sensitive internal networks. Medium severity is appropriate, but gateway placement can raise business urgency.

Technical view

CVE-2022-31776 is an SSRF vulnerability in IBM DataPower Gateway affecting listed 2018.4.1, 10.0.1, 10.0.2-10.0.4, and 10.5.0.0 releases. IBM says unauthorized requests may enable network enumeration or facilitate other attacks. CVSS is 6.5 medium with low complexity and network attack vector.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected IBM DataPower Gateway versions, especially internet-facing or broadly connected gateways. Internal impact depends on what networks and services the gateway can reach.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector marks exploit maturity as unproven. Treat exploitation as plausible but not source-confirmed.

Researcher notes

The source bundle has a notable inconsistency: IBM's description says authenticated attacker, while the CVSS vector shows PR:N. Validate against IBM's advisory before assigning access assumptions in internal risk records.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory for fixed releases and required upgrade path.
  • Upgrade affected DataPower Gateway systems to an IBM-supported fixed version.
  • Limit gateway egress to only required internal destinations.
  • Restrict administrative and exposed gateway access to trusted networks.
  • Monitor gateway logs for unusual outbound request patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all IBM DataPower Gateway versions in production and staging.
  • Compare deployed versions against IBM's affected version ranges.
  • Confirm whether gateways can reach sensitive internal networks or metadata services.
  • Review logs for unexpected outbound requests from gateway hosts.
  • Track remediation evidence against IBM advisory guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/I:L/C:L/AV:N/PR:N/A:N/AC:L/S:U/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/I:L/C:L/AV:N/PR:N/A:N/AC:L/S:U/RC:C/E:U/RL:O3.92.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-31776Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/I:L/C:L/AV:N/PR:N/A:N/AC:L/S:U/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDataPower Gateway2018.4.1.0, 10.0.1.0, 10.0.2.0, 10.0.4.0, 2018.4.1.21, 10.1.0.8, 10.5.0.0Listed
Weakness

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