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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

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

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

IBM

Db2 Mirror for i

Affected versions
=7.4=7.5=7.6
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: 08/22/2026, 13:05:41 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 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.

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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

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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