CVE-2026-17079

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IBM Db2 Mirror for i Input Validation Bypass

Publication date: 2026-08-14

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to the ability to disable server-side input validation via a request parameter.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-14

Last Modified

2026-08-20

Generated

2026-09-04

AI Q&A

2026-08-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-02

NVD

CVE-2026-17079

EUVD

EUVD-2026-58796

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	db2_mirror_for_i	From 7.4 (inc) to 7.6 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 have a vulnerability where a remote authenticated attacker can bypass security restrictions by disabling server-side input validation through a request parameter.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a remote authenticated attacker bypassing security restrictions in IBM Db2 Mirror for i by disabling server-side input validation. Detection requires monitoring for unusual requests that manipulate input validation parameters. Check application logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that disable validation. Inspect network traffic for unexpected data flows between Db2 Mirror components. Ensure input validation is enforced on all endpoints.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate input data, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data tampering, or other malicious activities on the affected Db2 Mirror for i systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass server-side input validation, which could lead to unauthorized data access or modification. Such risks may impact compliance with GDPR (data integrity and confidentiality) and HIPAA (protected health information security).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Db2 Mirror for i patches or updates to address the input validation bypass issue. Ensure server-side input validation is enforced and disable any request parameters that allow bypassing these checks.

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