CVE-2026-96012 IBM Db2 Mirror for i Privilege Escalation
An authenticated attacker can bypass authorization checks to execute malicious code and gain elevated privileges on IBM Db2 Mirror for i.
- 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-2026-96012?
CVE-2026-96012 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror for i, published on 12 Oct 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-96012?
How do I fix CVE-2026-96012?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-96012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-96012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-96012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9f5h-jgcx-jpqf.