How severe is CVE-2026-17182?

CVE-2026-17182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-17182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-17182?

CVE-2026-17182 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17182?

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-2026-17182 published?

CVE-2026-17182 was published on 2026-08-14 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-17182

CVE-2026-17182 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Mirror For I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
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 attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to improper validation of request URI path segments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17182?: IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain or alter sensitive information due to improper validation of request URI path segments.
How severe is CVE-2026-17182?: CVE-2026-17182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-17182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-17182?: CVE-2026-17182 affects Ibm Db2 Mirror For I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17182?: 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-2026-17182 published?: CVE-2026-17182 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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