CVE-2026-17227: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') 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 bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17227 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, which could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to bypass security restrictions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.4 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions by injecting specially crafted SQL commands. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of the database but does not affect availability. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk due to the need for authentication and the limited scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual database activity related to SQL injection attempts. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2026-17227: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') 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 bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17227 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, which could allow a remote attacker with authentication privileges to bypass security restrictions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.4 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions by injecting specially crafted SQL commands. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of the database but does not affect availability. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk due to the need for authentication and the limited scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual database activity related to SQL injection attempts. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T20:30:12.333Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baee4
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:06:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 75
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