Remote Authentication Bypass in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2026-16879

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 Mirror For I
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-16879?

IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions. This condition arises due to improper handling of user-supplied input, potentially granting unauthorized access. Organizations using these versions should consult IBM's support resources for further details and recommended patches to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 Mirror for i 7.4

Db2 Mirror for i 7.5

Db2 Mirror for i 7.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283359
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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