CVE-2026-17209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2026-17209 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with low confidentiality impact but high integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation within the affected application context. The impact is rated medium severity with limited confidentiality impact but high integrity impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided data. Users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-17209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
CVE-2026-17209 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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 CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with low confidentiality impact but high integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation within the affected application context. The impact is rated medium severity with limited confidentiality impact but high integrity impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided data. Users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T19:40:20.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baee1
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:57:26 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 21:13:05 UTC
Views: 8
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