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9.9

IBM Db2 Mirror for i lets attackers gain admin rights

CVE-2026-96012 · published 6 days ago
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 than intended. This could let an attacker increase their access level on the database server. Apply the latest security updates from IBM and restrict who can log in to the system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm db2 mirror for i 7.4
Original advisory text
IBM Db2 Mirror for i Privilege Escalation
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
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen12 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-96012 · NVD
CVE-2026-96012 · MITRE
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