CVE-2026-105464: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in IBM Db2
Description
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Db2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.9:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.5:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.9:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.5 contain a privilege management flaw (CWE-269) that could permit a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a scope change. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected IBM Db2 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of database availability. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-05T14:44:04.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd2f242cdf04f656c3e8b4
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 19:04:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 19:18:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 04:19:07 UTC
Views: 9
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