CVE-2026-17182: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2026-17182 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to improper validation of request URI path segments, potentially leading to unauthorized access and modification of sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) where insufficient validation of request URI path segments enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls. This flaw can be exploited without privileges or user interaction, resulting in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms, leading to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of sensitive data within IBM Db2 Mirror for i. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor IBM security advisories closely and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-17182: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
CVE-2026-17182 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to improper validation of request URI path segments, potentially leading to unauthorized access and modification of sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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.
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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) where insufficient validation of request URI path segments enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls. This flaw can be exploited without privileges or user interaction, resulting in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms, leading to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of sensitive data within IBM Db2 Mirror for i. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor IBM security advisories closely and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:36:58.339Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baed5
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:56:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:43:27 UTC
Views: 5
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