HIGH
CVE-2026-6938
CWE-285Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 28, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.1th
Official Description
IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to authorization bypass when uploading to a remote object storage path with a special query.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6938 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
IBM2 products
db2aix
Linux1 product
linux kernel
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273559Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-6938
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-285
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected2 vendors
PublishedMay 27, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-6938 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.