CVE-2026-17184: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to external control of file name or path.
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 application, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote arbitrary code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker requires no privileges or user interaction, making this a highly severe risk for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM security advisories closely for updates. No temporary or official fixes are currently documented.
CVE-2026-17184: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to external control of file name or path.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Mirror for i
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.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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 application, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote arbitrary code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker requires no privileges or user interaction, making this a highly severe risk for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM security advisories closely for updates. No temporary or official fixes are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:39:37.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baed9
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:05:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 06:35:06 UTC
Views: 79
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