CVE-2026-17175: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2026-17175 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves improper authentication enforcement that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a significant confidentiality impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) that could allow remote attackers without prior authentication to access sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability. As of the publication date, no vendor advisory or patch is available, and no exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. This could lead to information disclosure that may assist further attacks or compromise confidentiality of data. There is no impact on system integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM security advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-17175: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
CVE-2026-17175 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves improper authentication enforcement that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a significant confidentiality impact. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
pkg:maven/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.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) that could allow remote attackers without prior authentication to access sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability. As of the publication date, no vendor advisory or patch is available, and no exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. This could lead to information disclosure that may assist further attacks or compromise confidentiality of data. There is no impact on system integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM security advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:23:01.767Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae3b
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:57:38 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:43:29 UTC
Views: 4
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