CVE-2026-17081: 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 that allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17081 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files by bypassing restrictions on pathnames intended to limit file operations to certain directories. This can lead to unauthorized file modification or creation, impacting the integrity of the system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires no user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can write arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of system files or application data. This compromises the integrity of the system and could be leveraged for further attacks. Confidentiality is not directly impacted, and availability impact is low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted sources only.
CVE-2026-17081: 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 that allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17081 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary files by bypassing restrictions on pathnames intended to limit file operations to certain directories. This can lead to unauthorized file modification or creation, impacting the integrity of the system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires no user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can write arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of system files or application data. This compromises the integrity of the system and could be leveraged for further attacks. Confidentiality is not directly impacted, and availability impact is low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted sources only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T14:30:33.243Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae35
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:57:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 22:36:00 UTC
Views: 4
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