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Live intelligence Updated 21 Aug 2026 · 22:12 UTC

IBM · Db2 Mirror For I

CVE-2026-16956

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elemen...

Recommended action

Handle this through the normal risk-based patching cycle while monitoring for change. IBM Security advisory 7283281

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CVSS9.8
EPSS1.0%
KEVNo
ExploitationNone
RemediationNot yet verified ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

EPSS is 1.0%; technical severity is CVSS 9.8.

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Db2 Mirror For I
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Db2 Mirror For I is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. IBM Security advisory 7283281
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Treatment intelligence

Remediation intelligence

Not yet verified

Vendor sources are listed before government and third-party guidance. Confirm product applicability and change prerequisites before deployment.

Verification noteAutomated link verification has not completed for this guidance yet.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-78
Affected versions
IBM Db2 Mirror For I (Start Including 7.4, End Including 7.6)
Fixed versions
No explicit fixed version is currently recorded.
Published
12 August 2026
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Latest EPSS score: 1.0%
  3. Signal calculated at 15
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