CVE-2026-16708
HIGH 8.3IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to external control of system configuration.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.3), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.4%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 34th percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
8.3CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityHigh
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
- ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Test against your own equipment
curl -s https://vulnpedia.com/cve/CVE-2026-16708/poc.jsonMachine-readable PoC index for this CVE (for automation).Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-16708/poc.json
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
All CVSS metrics
- HIGH 8.3 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - HIGH 8.3 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H