CVE-2026-16956 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-16956?

CVE-2026-16956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-16956?

CVE-2026-16956 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16956?

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

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Mirror For I	>= 7.4, <= 7.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283281Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16956?

CVE-2026-16956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

How severe is CVE-2026-16956?

CVE-2026-16956 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16956?

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