Auth bypass in IBM Db2 Mirror For I

CVE-2026-16879

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 authorization using user-supplied input.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.005 (40.5th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 41st percentile — 40.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-16879: held from 0.003 to 0.005.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.002

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16879?
CVE-2026-16879 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 Mirror For I, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-16879?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.