CVE-2026-16915: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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 input validation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16915 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, allowing a remote attacker without privileges to access sensitive information by bypassing input validation controls. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual activity related to path traversal attempts.
CVE-2026-16915: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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 input validation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
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-2026-16915 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, allowing a remote attacker without privileges to access sensitive information by bypassing input validation controls. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for unusual activity related to path traversal attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T06:47:11.464Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae2f
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:21:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 13:47:42 UTC
Views: 33
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