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CVE-2026-17227 IBM CVE debrief

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. This vulnerability has a medium severity level with a CVSS score of 5.4. System administrators and security teams should review and apply vendor-provided mitigations or patches, conduct thorough inventory checks, and implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict access to sensitive resources. The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability, but further analysis is needed to fully understand its scope and potential mitigations.

Vendor
IBM
Product
Db2 Mirror for i
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-14
Original CVE updated
2026-08-21
Advisory published
2026-08-14
Advisory updated
2026-08-21

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for IBM Db2 Mirror for i installations, particularly those using versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate its impact.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, allowing remote authenticated attackers to bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.4, indicating a medium severity level.

Defensive priority

Medium priority given the CVSS score of 5.4 and the potential for security restriction bypass.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply vendor-provided mitigations or patches.
  • Conduct thorough inventory checks to identify affected systems.
  • Implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict access to sensitive resources.
  • Verify and enforce proper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score, affected versions, and potential impact. However, further analysis is needed to fully understand the vulnerability's scope and potential mitigations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17227 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17227

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-17227 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17227

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.