CVE-2026-16879

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 8.8 EPSS 0.29%
Updated Aug 21, 2026
IBM
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.8 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 7.4 — 7.6
Type CWE-285 (Improper Authorization)
Vendor IBM
Public PoC No

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization using user-supplied input.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Ibm Db2_Mirror_For_I
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
7.4 <= 7.6