CVE-2026-17209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts due to cross-site scripting.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17209 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, reflecting medium severity with low complexity and requiring user interaction.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of user sessions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-17209: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts due to cross-site scripting.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Mirror for i
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
CVE-2026-17209 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, reflecting medium severity with low complexity and requiring user interaction.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of user sessions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T19:40:20.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baee1
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:13:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 06:20:22 UTC
Views: 53
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