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CVE-2026-16708: CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

0
High
Published: 08/14/2026 (08/14/2026, 19:17:21 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: Db2 Mirror for i

Description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to external control of system configuration.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

IBM

Db2 Mirror for i

Affected versions
=7.4=7.5=7.6
ibm/db2_mirror_for_i
pkg:rpm/ibm/db2_mirror_for_i
Affected versions
=7.4=7.5=7.6
CPE configurations (6)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/22/2026, 13:05:54 UTC

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 lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges but requires user interaction. It impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

An attacker could remotely manipulate system configuration settings to gain access to sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to configuration changes. Follow IBM's security recommendations once they publish an advisory.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-07-23T02:00:55.012Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae26

Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC

Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:05:54 UTC

Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:11:16 UTC

Views: 46

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