CVE-2026-96012
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Privilege Escalation in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An authenticated attacker could craft a malicious request that bypasses additional authorization and input validation checks to execute malicious code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the system.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96012
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97815

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IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.5
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.6

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CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a privilege escalation flaw in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. An authenticated attacker can craft a malicious request to bypass authorization and input validation checks, allowing execution of malicious code and gaining elevated system privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, system control, or further network compromise. The high CVSS score (9.9) indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data security). Organizations must address it to maintain regulatory compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided PTFs immediately: SJ11625 for version 7.6, SJ11624 for version 7.5, and SJ11623 for version 7.4. IBM strongly recommends applying these fixes promptly as no workarounds are available.

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