CVE-2026-16708: CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to externally control system or configuration settings, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-15 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16708 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 where external control of system or configuration settings can be exploited by a remote attacker. This flaw could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-15 (External Control of System or Configuration Setting) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3, indicating high severity. The vulnerability is currently published but lacks an official remediation level or patch information from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to improper external control of system or configuration settings. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires network access with high attack complexity, no privileges, and requires user interaction, but can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. No specific mitigation or workaround is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-16708: CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to externally control system or configuration settings, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-15 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16708 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 where external control of system or configuration settings can be exploited by a remote attacker. This flaw could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-15 (External Control of System or Configuration Setting) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3, indicating high severity. The vulnerability is currently published but lacks an official remediation level or patch information from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to improper external control of system or configuration settings. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires network access with high attack complexity, no privileges, and requires user interaction, but can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. No specific mitigation or workaround is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T02:00:55.012Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae26
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:58:20 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 22:36:08 UTC
Views: 5
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