CVE-2026-17186: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') 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 CL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in a command.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) where improper neutralization of special elements in commands allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary CL commands. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-17186 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary CL commands on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems, potentially leading to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, and high impact on availability. This could enable attackers to manipulate system operations or disrupt services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM advisories for updates and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once available.
CVE-2026-17186: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') 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 CL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in a command.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
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 an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) where improper neutralization of special elements in commands allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary CL commands. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-17186 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary CL commands on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems, potentially leading to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, and high impact on availability. This could enable attackers to manipulate system operations or disrupt services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM advisories for updates and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T18:44:52.306Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baedd
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:22:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 00:20:41 UTC
Views: 168
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