Db2 12.1.x Auth Bypass via Remote Object Storage Upload Path
CVE-2026-6938 Published on May 27, 2026
IBM® Db2® is vulnerable to authorization bypass when uploading to a remote object storage path with a special query
IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to authorization bypass when uploading to a remote object storage path with a special query.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-6938 is exploitable 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 no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-6938 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-6938
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2:- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4 is affected.