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9.9

IBM Db2 Mirror for i lets attackers gain admin rights

CVE-2026-96012 · published today
Summary

Versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 of IBM Db2 Mirror for i can be tricked by a logged‑in user into running code with higher privileges. This could let an attacker take control of the database server. Apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible and review user access controls.

Original advisory text
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 c...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.9 Critical
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2026
Updated12 Oct 2026
First seen12 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-96012 · NVD
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