CVE-2026-78404: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in IBM Db2
Description
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation via the db2pd utility.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
IBM
Db2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.9:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.5:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.9:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*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-2026-78404 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Db2 affecting versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5. The vulnerability arises from improper privilege management in the db2pd utility, potentially allowing a local attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerability is documented but lacks a CVSS score and no explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on affected IBM Db2 installations, potentially gaining unauthorized elevated access. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild is reported. The impact is limited to local attackers with access to the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts related to the db2pd utility.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T14:22:07.062Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd2f272cdf04f656c3e8c8
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 19:04:07 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 19:18:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 19:49:02 UTC
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