CVE-2026-18554: 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 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information by improperly limiting pathname access to restricted directories.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18554 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker without privileges to bypass directory restrictions and obtain sensitive information by manipulating pathnames. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There is no official remediation or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely access sensitive information by exploiting the improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-18554: 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 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information by improperly limiting pathname access to restricted directories.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
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
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18554 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker without privileges to bypass directory restrictions and obtain sensitive information by manipulating pathnames. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There is no official remediation or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely access sensitive information by exploiting the improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-01T07:21:43.547Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7f6f7cbf8831d5399baeea
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:56:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 20:21:39 UTC
Views: 6
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