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CVE-2026-17184: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17184cvecve-2026-17184cwe-73
Published: 08/14/2026 (08/14/2026, 19:22:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

com.ibm/db2_mirror_for_i
pkg:maven/com.ibm/db2_mirror_for_i
Affected versions
=7.4=7.5=7.6
CPE configurations (6)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/14/2026, 19:56:32 UTC

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.

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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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