CVE-2026-16956
IBM Db2 Mirror for i is vulnerable to OS command injection []
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2026, 4:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update IBM Db2 Mirror for i to the latest available version.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches promptly.
- Review and restrict access to affected systems.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16956.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283281 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4 up to (including) 7.6 Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283281 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16956', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-12T17:58:00.610874Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Db2 Mirror for i', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.6'}]}] Added Description IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283281