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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2026-16879

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization using user-supplied input.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization using user-supplied input.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmDb2 Mirror For I>= 7.4, <= 7.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16879?

CVE-2026-16879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization using user-supplied input.

How severe is CVE-2026-16879?

CVE-2026-16879 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16879?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Mirror For I.