CVE-2026-3856 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2 could allow an attacker to modify or corrupt data due to an insecure mechanism used for verifying the integrity of the data during transmission.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-353

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7266272PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-3856?

CVE-2026-3856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2 could allow an attacker to modify or corrupt data due to an insecure mechanism used for verifying the integrity of the data during transmis...

How severe is CVE-2026-3856?

CVE-2026-3856 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-3856?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert.