CVE-2026-16905
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Authentication Bypass in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

Publication date: 2026-08-14

Last updated on: 2026-08-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.

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Published
2026-08-14
Last Modified
2026-08-14
Generated
2026-08-15
AI Q&A
2026-08-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16905
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58794

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm db2_mirror_for_i From 7.4 (inc)
ibm db2_mirror_for_i From 7.5 (inc)
ibm db2_mirror_for_i From 7.6 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 allows a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information due to improper authentication mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal confidential data, potentially leading to data breaches, financial loss, or reputational damage depending on the exposed information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially resulting in legal penalties or regulatory fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Db2 Mirror for i patches or updates provided by IBM to address improper authentication issues. Ensure network access controls are in place to restrict unauthorized remote access.

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