IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of special… (CVE-2026-17186)
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in a command.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17186 is a critical command 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 in commands, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands without privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or vendor advisory details are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. This could lead to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, as well as a high impact on availability. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications closely for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of special… (CVE-2026-17186)
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in a command.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17186 is a critical command 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 in commands, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands without privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or vendor advisory details are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary CL commands on affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. This could lead to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, as well as a high impact on availability. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications closely for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-rq84-fvp5-f5x5
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17186"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7ff5edbf8831d53987ec75
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 05:15:25 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:57:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 4
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