CVE-2026-17181
CVE-2026-17181 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Mirror For I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ibm Db2 Mirror For I
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to write files to arbitrary locations due to path traversal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-17181?
- IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to write files to arbitrary locations due to path traversal.
- How severe is CVE-2026-17181?
- CVE-2026-17181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-17181 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-17181?
- CVE-2026-17181 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-17181?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-17181 published?
- CVE-2026-17181 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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