CVE-2026-16905: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16905 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This flaw could allow a remote attacker without prior authentication to access sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3, reflecting a medium impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A remote unauthenticated attacker could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i installations. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual access patterns related to Db2 Mirror for i.
CVE-2026-16905: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Mirror for i
pkg:maven/com.ibm/db2_mirror_for_icpe: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-2026-16905 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This flaw could allow a remote attacker without prior authentication to access sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3, reflecting a medium impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A remote unauthenticated attacker could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i installations. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality to a limited extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual access patterns related to Db2 Mirror for i.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T06:08:29.919Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae2c
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:17:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 44
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