CVE-2026-17184: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2026-17184 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves external control of file name or path, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without any privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). This flaw allows a remote attacker to control file names or paths used by the software, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction, resulting in a critical impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the severity of this issue. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IBM Db2 Mirror for i environment. Given the remote, no-privilege, no-user-interaction nature of the vulnerability, it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. No specific mitigations have been provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-17184: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
CVE-2026-17184 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves external control of file name or path, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without any privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.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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Technical Analysis
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). This flaw allows a remote attacker to control file names or paths used by the software, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction, resulting in a critical impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the severity of this issue. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IBM Db2 Mirror for i environment. Given the remote, no-privilege, no-user-interaction nature of the vulnerability, it poses a significant risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. No specific mitigations have been provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:39:37.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baed9
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:56:32 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:43:27 UTC
Views: 5
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