CVE-2026-17184 IBM Db2 Mirror for i is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Aug 2026 Updated 18 Aug 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM Db2 Mirror for i due to improper control of file names or paths.

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-2026-17184?

CVE-2026-17184 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 execute arbitrary code due to external control of file name or path.

Weakness: CWE-73

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Mirror for I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17184 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-2026-17184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vgw-387f-c2xm.