CVE-2026-16480
published 2026-08-12CVE-2026-16480: IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is affected by an improper authorization vulnerability in the certain command, allowing a…
PriorityP344high7.1CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCLIHAN
EPSS
0.34%
24.6th percentile
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is affected by an improper authorization vulnerability in the certain command, allowing a non-privileged user to bypass authority checks and modify database catalog data.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | db2 | 11.5 – 11.5.9 | — |
| ibm | db2 | 11.5.0 – 11.5.9 | — |
| ibm | db2 | 12.1.0 – 12.1.5 | — |
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VulDB
IBM Db2 up to 11.5.9/12.1.5 improper authorization
vuldb·2026-08-12·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2026-16480 [MEDIUM] IBM Db2 up to 11.5.9/12.1.5 improper authorization
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Db2 up to 11.5.9/12.1.5. This affects an unknown part. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-16480. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
GHSA
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is affected by an improper authorization vulnerability in the certain command, allowing a non-privileged user to bypass authority checks and mo
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-12
CVE-2026-16480 [MEDIUM] CWE-602 IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is affected by an improper authorization vulnerability in the certain command, allowing a non-privileged user to bypass authority checks and mo
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is affected by an improper authorization vulnerability in the certain command, allowing a non-privileged user to bypass authority checks and modify database catalog data.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-08-12
Published