CVE-2026-3856

Name: CVE-2026-3856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-17T23:16:17.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-3856 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2 could allow an attacker to modify or corrupt data due to an insecure mechanism used for verifying the integrity of the data during transmission.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2 could allow an attacker to modify or corrupt data due to an insecure mechanism used for verifying the integrity of the data during transmission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-353

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0	Interim Fix 002

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7266272Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3856?

How severe is CVE-2026-3856?

CVE-2026-3856 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3856?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-3856?

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Source: NVD / NIST