CVE-2026-17227: IBM Db2 Mirror for i SQL injection via command parameter

CVE-2026-17227 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.4 · Published 2026-08-14

IBM Db2 Mirror for i is a database replication tool used to synchronize data across systems. A SQL injection vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass security controls by injecting malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification.

Technologies: IBM Db2 Mirror For I. Vendors: IBM.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-17227 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-17227 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-17227?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.4, published 14 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
IBM Db2 Mirror For I 7.4, 7.5, 7.6.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-17227?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-17227 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-17227?
Check whether you run IBM Db2 Mirror For I at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

This vulnerability is a SQL injection (CWE-89) resulting from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. The flaw requires authentication and network access to the Db2 Mirror for i interface. An authenticated attacker can craft specially-formed SQL commands to bypass authorization checks and access or modify data beyond their permitted scope. The vulnerability affects versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. Patch availability should be verified through IBM security bulletins.

Affected products

  • IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, 7.6

Timeline

  • 2026-08-14: disclosed

References

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