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