Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Db2 JDBC/SQLJ driver versions in specified 11.5 and 12.1 ranges can allow code execution if an attacker can control the JDBC URL. This is serious because successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority remediation for Db2-backed applications, especially where connection settings are user-influenced. Prioritize internet-facing, multi-tenant, or delegated-administration environments first.
Technical view
CVE-2026-9762 affects IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.4. IBM describes remote code execution when the JDBC URL is under user control. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8, vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, mapped to CWE-94.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where applications use the IBM Data Server driver for JDBC and SQLJ and allow users, tenants, plugins, or configuration inputs to influence JDBC connection URLs.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is stated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation appears to require some level of local privilege or control over JDBC URL input, based on the CVSS vector and IBM description.
Researcher notes
The key condition is attacker control over the JDBC URL. The source bundle does not provide exploit details or fixed version numbers beyond the IBM patch advisory reference. Validate against IBM’s advisory before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 7279479 for fixed driver or Db2 levels.
- Upgrade affected Db2/JDBC driver versions according to IBM guidance.
- Prevent untrusted users from controlling JDBC URLs.
- Restrict configuration change permissions for database connection settings.
- Audit applications that build JDBC URLs from external input.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM Db2 and JDBC/SQLJ driver versions.
- Identify systems running Db2 11.5.0-11.5.9 or 12.1.0-12.1.4.
- Check whether JDBC URLs can be user-controlled.
- Confirm IBM advisory fixes are applied.
- Document compensating controls where immediate upgrade is not possible.
Public sources used
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CWE-94: Code execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9ibmVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279479CVE reference, ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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