CVE-2026-96012
IBM Db2 Mirror for i Privilege Escalation
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 12, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 12, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Db2 Mirror for i to the latest version.
- Apply relevant security patches from IBM.
- Review and strengthen authorization controls.
- Validate input rigorously.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-96012.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290193 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-264 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96012.json">CVE-2026-96012</a> Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290193