CVE-2026-14501: IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and IBM Agentics 1.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-14501 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting agentics, db2 genius hub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and IBM Agentics 1.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information due to the use of dangerous functions without sufficient restrictions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-676
Published	2026-07-17
Last modified	2026-08-11

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-08-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-17 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-11 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm agentics DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy agentics || rpm -q agentics || agentics --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison agentics sudo apt install agentics=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold agentics

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list agentics sudo dnf downgrade agentics-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add agentics

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ibm db2 genius hub UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1 and < 1.1.3

Fixed in: 1.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy db2-genius-hub || rpm -q db2-genius-hub || db2-genius-hub --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade db2-genius-hub

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade db2-genius-hub

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison db2-genius-hub sudo apt install db2-genius-hub=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold db2-genius-hub

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list db2-genius-hub sudo dnf downgrade db2-genius-hub-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add db2-genius-hub

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-14501?

agentics: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; db2 genius hub: upgrade to 1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14501 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14501 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-14501 affect?

CVE-2026-14501 affects agentics, db2 genius hub. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and IBM Agentics 1.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information due to the use of dangerous functions without sufficient restrictions.

How urgent is CVE-2026-14501?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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