CVE-2026-18178: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity level. The flaw arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling unauthorized file deletion. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18178 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to delete arbitrary files on the system by exploiting improper restriction of pathnames. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 and has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.4. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems, potentially disrupting system operations or causing data loss. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact beyond file deletion. The vulnerability requires authentication and network access to the affected service.
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 the affected versions and monitor for unusual file deletion activity. Follow IBM's security advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-18178: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity level. The flaw arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling unauthorized file deletion. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/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-2026-18178 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to delete arbitrary files on the system by exploiting improper restriction of pathnames. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 and has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.4. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems, potentially disrupting system operations or causing data loss. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact beyond file deletion. The vulnerability requires authentication and network access to the affected service.
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 the affected versions and monitor for unusual file deletion activity. Follow IBM's security advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T22:44:58.243Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baee7
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:57:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:13:35 UTC
Views: 7
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