CVE-2026-17181: IBM Db2 Mirror for i is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to write files to arbitrary locations due to path traversal.

Other sources

IBM Db2 Mirror for i could allow a remote attacker to write files to arbitrary locations due to path traversal.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Db2 Mirror for i>=7.4<=7.6
IBM Db2 Mirror for i<=7.4
IBM Db2 Mirror for i<=7.5
IBM Db2 Mirror for i<=7.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 Mirror for i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ10947
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 Mirror for i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ10948
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 Mirror for i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ10961

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17181?

The severity of CVE-2026-17181 is critical, with a score of 9.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17181?

To fix CVE-2026-17181, update your IBM Db2 Mirror for i software to the latest patched version.

3

What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2026-17181?

CVE-2026-17181 is a path traversal vulnerability.

4

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-17181?

An attacker could write files to arbitrary locations on the system by exploiting CVE-2026-17181.

5

Which versions of IBM Db2 Mirror for i are affected by CVE-2026-17181?

IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 are affected by CVE-2026-17181.

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