IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to… (CVE-2026-17182)
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to improper validation of request URI path segments.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17182 describes a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper validation of request URI path segments, which can be exploited remotely without authentication. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain or modify sensitive data within the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass authentication controls, leading to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive information. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, closely monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service where feasible.
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to… (CVE-2026-17182)
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to improper validation of request URI path segments.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17182 describes a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw arises from improper validation of request URI path segments, which can be exploited remotely without authentication. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain or modify sensitive data within the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass authentication controls, leading to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive information. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, closely monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting network access to the affected service where feasible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-h62j-pwmp-3j2q
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17182"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7ff5eebf8831d53987ee5c
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 05:15:26 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:56:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 22
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