CVE-2026-17181 IBM Db2 Mirror for i is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Critical 9.3 Published 14 Aug 2026 Updated 18 Aug 2026

Remote attackers can write files to arbitrary locations in IBM Db2 Mirror for i due to a path traversal vulnerability.

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

What is CVE-2026-17181?

CVE-2026-17181 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i, published on 14 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to write files to arbitrary locations due to path traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Mirror for I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17181 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-2026-17181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3x6-f97g-2q47.