CVE-2026-17636

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Remote Code Execution in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for RedHat OpenShift

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of a specified quantity.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-22

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-09-23

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-12

NVD

CVE-2026-17636

EUVD

EUVD-2026-84966

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	From 4.0.7.0 (inc) to 4.0.11.0 (exc)
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	4.0.6.0

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. It occurs due to improper validation of a specified quantity, which could lead to unauthorized command execution on the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-17636 requires checking for improper validation of specified quantities in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift. Monitor logs for unusual remote authenticated access or arbitrary code execution attempts. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain control over the system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized transactions, or disruption of financial services. It may also enable attackers to escalate privileges or move laterally within the network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations due to unauthorized access to sensitive data. It may result in data breaches, loss of confidentiality, and failure to meet security requirements for protecting personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from IBM for Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) on RedHat OpenShift. Ensure proper input validation for quantities in transactions. Restrict remote authenticated user access to only necessary privileges. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity related to arbitrary code execution attempts.

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