HIGHCVSS 7.5

CVE-2026-16915

Published August 14, 2026 · Source: nvd

Analysis

## Summary
IBM Db2 Mirror for i GUI in 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information because of improper input validation (CWE-22). IBM rates the issue as high and recommends addressing it immediately.

## Technical Details
- The IBM security bulletin states that the Db2 Mirror for i GUI is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-16915.
- Root cause is described at a high level as improper input validation (CWE-22).
- The NVD description indicates the attacker can obtain sensitive information via the affected GUI.
- No additional technical specifics (e.g., vulnerable endpoints, parameters, or data sources) are provided in the supplied reference content.

## Affected
- IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4
- IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.5
- IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.6

## Impact
- Sensitive information disclosure (C:H) with no integrity or availability impact indicated in the provided CVSS vector.
- Attack is possible over the network (AV:N) and requires remote authentication (PR:N in the provided vector indicates no privileges beyond authentication context as modeled by CVSS).

## Mitigation
1. Apply IBM’s recommended fixes for the affected IBM i releases:
- 7.4: PTF SJ10947
- 7.5: PTF SJ10961
- 7.6: PTF SJ10948
2. Use IBM Fix Central (https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral) to obtain and install the corresponding PTFs.
3. IBM states there are no workarounds/mitigations available for this vulnerability in the provided bulletin content.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness

CWE-22

Affected Products

References

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