CVE-2026-18096
An attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, bypass security measures, conduct a denial of service attack, and disclose information.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 enable remote code execution, privilege escalation, security bypass, denial of service, and information disclosure.
- Who is affected
- All DB2 deployments across affected versions are vulnerable to remote attack.
- Urgency
- High severity with multiple critical attack vectors including remote code execution; immediate remediation essential.
- Action
- Apply available DB2 patches to all affected instances; prioritize systems with network exposure.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.13% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 3% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- high[NEW] [high] IBM DB2: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-13
- lowCVE-2026-18096: IBM Db2 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local a…nvd · 2026-08-12
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