IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication… (CVE-2026-17175)
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication enforcement.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17175 affects IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The vulnerability arises from improper authentication enforcement, allowing a remote attacker with no privileges to access sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability. The weakness corresponds to CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). No patch or official remediation details are currently provided, and no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker without authentication privileges could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to IBM Db2 Mirror for i instances and monitor for unusual access patterns related to authentication.
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication… (CVE-2026-17175)
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication enforcement.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17175 affects IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The vulnerability arises from improper authentication enforcement, allowing a remote attacker with no privileges to access sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability. The weakness corresponds to CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). No patch or official remediation details are currently provided, and no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker without authentication privileges could obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Db2 Mirror for i systems. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to IBM Db2 Mirror for i instances and monitor for unusual access patterns related to authentication.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5fjq-x8h9-83cx
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17175"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7ff5efbf8831d53987efa5
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 05:15:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:56:32 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 4
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