CVE-2026-17179
CVE-2026-17179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Mirror For I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ibm Db2 Mirror For I
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- Last modified:
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to command injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-17179?
- IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to command injection.
- How severe is CVE-2026-17179?
- CVE-2026-17179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-17179 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-17179?
- CVE-2026-17179 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-17179?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-17179 published?
- CVE-2026-17179 was published on 2026-08-14 and last updated on 2026-08-20.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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