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 versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper input validation. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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. This vulnerability arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, allowing a remote attacker without privileges to access sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM, but no official fix or remediation level has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability without authentication to access sensitive information on affected systems. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious 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 versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper input validation. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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. This vulnerability arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, allowing a remote attacker without privileges to access sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM, but no official fix or remediation level has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability without authentication to access sensitive information on affected systems. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious 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
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae2f
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:58:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:43:28 UTC
Views: 4
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