CVE-2026-6938
CVE-2026-6938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32492
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Ibm Db2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to authorization bypass when uploading to a remote object storage path with a special query.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-6938?
- IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to authorization bypass when uploading to a remote object storage path with a special query.
- How severe is CVE-2026-6938?
- CVE-2026-6938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-6938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-6938?
- CVE-2026-6938 affects Ibm Db2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-6938?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-6938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-6938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32492.
- When was CVE-2026-6938 published?
- CVE-2026-6938 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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