CVE-2026-109839: CWE-325 in IBM Db2 Genius Hub
Description
IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to a missing initialization vector in the cryptographic algorithm.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.1low
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Genius Hub
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-109839 describes a security vulnerability in IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.0 where the cryptographic algorithm lacks an initialization vector. This flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges and authentication to bypass security restrictions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-325 (Missing Initialization Vector). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.1, reflecting low severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to limited integrity impact. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The attack requires low privileges and has high complexity, reducing the likelihood of exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is provided, limit access to authenticated users and monitor for unusual activity related to cryptographic operations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-13T07:00:35.780Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad264092cdf04f656199530
Added to database: 10/16/2026, 17:51:05 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 19:07:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 23:11:07 UTC
Views: 5
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