CVE-2026-17179: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to command injection.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17179 is an OS command injection vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to inject operating system commands, resulting in denial of service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject OS commands, causing denial of service conditions. The impact affects system availability and integrity but does not compromise confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to command execution within Db2 Mirror for i.
CVE-2026-17179: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to command injection.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Mirror for i
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-2026-17179 is an OS command injection vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to inject operating system commands, resulting in denial of service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject OS commands, causing denial of service conditions. The impact affects system availability and integrity but does not compromise confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to command execution within Db2 Mirror for i.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:30:16.970Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7abf8831d5399bae41
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:13:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:13:10 UTC
Views: 45
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