Skip to main content

Db2 Mirror for i CVE-2026-16879

| EUVDEUVD-2026-58793 HIGH
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2026-08-14 ibm GHSA-jvf7-424w-hvr8
Authentication Bypass IBM Db2 Mirror For I
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: ibm
Share

Severity by source

Vendor (ibm) PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI
8.8 HIGH

Network-reachable service requires authenticated low-privilege user; user-supplied input bypasses authorization yielding full C/I/A impact with no scope change.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (ibm).

CVSS VectorVendor: ibm

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Aug 14, 2026 - 20:27 vuln.today
CVE Published
Aug 14, 2026 - 19:18 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization using user-supplied input.

AnalysisAI

Security restriction bypass in IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 permits remote authenticated attackers to exceed their authorized privilege level via manipulated user-supplied input processed without adequate authorization checks. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, exploitation could allow an attacker with only low-privilege credentials to read, modify, or disrupt mirrored database content. …

Unlock full vulnerability intelligence

  • Risk assessment & exploitation conditions
  • Attack chain visualization
  • Remediation with exact patch versions
  • Threat intelligence from 22 sources
  • Personal watchlist & email alerts
Continue with Google Continue with GitHub

Free forever · No credit card required

Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
technique details hidden
Delivery
technique details hidden
Exploit
technique details hidden
Execution
technique details hidden
Impact
technique details hidden
Sign in to reveal

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation The attacker must possess a valid, authenticated account on the IBM i system with at least low-level privileges - the CVSS PR:L metric confirms authentication is required. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) scores 8.8, reflecting a realistic and serious threat: the attack requires only network access and a low-privilege authenticated account, with no user interaction and low complexity. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in.
Remediation IBM has released a patch addressing this vulnerability; administrators should consult the official IBM support page at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283359 for the exact fix version and PTF (Program Temporary Fix) details applicable to their IBM i release level. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.
Sign in to read full assessment

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours, identify all systems running IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, or 7.6 and determine business criticality. …

Sign in for detailed remediation steps and compensating controls.

Threat intelligence, references, and detailed analysis are available after sign-in.

More in Db2 Mirror For I

View all
CVE-2026-16956 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 12

OS command injection in IBM Db2 Mirror for i (releases 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6) lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker execut
CVE-2026-17184 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 14

Remote code execution in IBM Db2 Mirror for i (versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to r
CVE-2026-17182 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 14

Authentication bypass in IBM Db2 Mirror for i (versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6) lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker read

CVE-2026-17186 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 14

Remote CL command execution in IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 lets a remote attacker run arbitrary Control Langu
CVE-2026-17181 HIGH
8.6 Aug 14

Arbitrary file write via path traversal in IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 enables remote unauthenticated attacke
CVE-2026-18178 HIGH
8.1 Aug 14

Arbitrary file deletion in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is achievable by remote authenticated attacke
CVE-2026-18554 HIGH
7.5 Aug 14

Sensitive file disclosure in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is possible through a path traversal flaw (
CVE-2026-16915 HIGH
7.5 Aug 14

Path traversal in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 enables remote authenticated attackers to read sensiti
CVE-2026-17081 HIGH
7.5 Aug 14

Arbitrary file write via path traversal in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 exposes systems to unauthenti
CVE-2026-17177 HIGH
7.5 Aug 14

Uncontrolled recursion in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to cr
CVE-2026-16708 HIGH
7.5 Aug 14

IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 exposes a network-accessible pathway through which an unauthenticated re
CVE-2026-17179 MEDIUM
6.5 Aug 14

Command injection in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 enables remote authenticated attackers to trigger a

Same weakness CWE-285 – Improper Authorization

View all
CVE-2025-29927 CRITICAL POC
9.1
CVE-2016-5676 HIGH POC
7.5
CVE-2025-66301 CRITICAL POC
9.6
CVE-2023-32707 HIGH POC
8.8
CVE-2016-3352 HIGH
8.8
CVE-2025-29659 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2022-2595 CRITICAL POC
10.0
CVE-2026-30956 CRITICAL POC
9.9

Same technique Authentication Bypass

View all
CVE-2023-22515 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2012-4681 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2013-2465 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2011-3544 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2022-40684 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2025-61882 CRITICAL POC
9.8
CVE-2024-0012 CRITICAL POC
9.3
CVE-2023-46805 HIGH POC
8.2

Share

CVE-2026-16879 vulnerability details – vuln.today
Back

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy