IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.47.6 Path Traversal Remote Auth
CVE-2026-17173 Published on August 14, 2026
IBM Db2 Mirror for i is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
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 validation of file paths.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-17173 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-17173 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-17173
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2 Mirror for i:- Version 7.4 is affected.
- Version 7.5 is affected.
- Version 7.6 is affected.