CVE-2026-17173 IBM Db2 Mirror for i is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Medium 6.5 Published 14 Aug 2026 Updated 17 Aug 2026

Remote authenticated attackers can exploit improper file path validation in IBM Db2 Mirror for i to access sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-17173?

CVE-2026-17173 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i, published on 14 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of file paths.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17173?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Mirror for I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-17173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-586h-382r-rc23.