How severe is CVE-2026-17079?

CVE-2026-17079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-17079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-17079?

CVE-2026-17079 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-17079 published?

CVE-2026-17079 was published on 2026-08-14 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-17079

CVE-2026-17079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Mirror For I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Mirror For I
Published: 2026-08-14
Last modified: 2026-08-20

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 the ability to disable server-side input validation via a request parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17079?: IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to the ability to disable server-side input validation via a request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2026-17079?: CVE-2026-17079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-17079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-17079?: CVE-2026-17079 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-17079 published?: CVE-2026-17079 was published on 2026-08-14 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283359

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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