CVE-2026-17173: 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information by exploiting improper validation of file paths.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17173 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) 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, enabling a remote attacker with valid authentication to obtain sensitive information by manipulating file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is provided in the available data, users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-17173: 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information by exploiting improper validation of file paths.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
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-2026-17173 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) 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, enabling a remote attacker with valid authentication to obtain sensitive information by manipulating file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is provided in the available data, users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:15:55.690Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae38
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:57:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 23:31:05 UTC
Views: 9
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