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CVE-2026-17173: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

0
Medium
Published: 08/14/2026 (08/14/2026, 19:19:45 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: 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 validation of file paths.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

IBM

Db2 Mirror for i

Affected versions
=7.4=7.5=7.6
CPE configurations (6)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/22/2026, 13:17:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. This flaw could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to obtain sensitive information by bypassing file path validation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity impact with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.

Potential Impact

A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should be restricted by the file system path validation. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no impact on integrity or availability. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data within the affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i installations.

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 security advisories for updates. No specific temporary mitigations are provided in the available data.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-07-24T18:15:55.690Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae38

Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC

Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:17:02 UTC

Last updated: 09/27/2026, 13:47:42 UTC

Views: 48

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