CVE-2026-18137
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Arbitrary ESQL Command Execution in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for RedHat OpenShift

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an ESQL command.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-09-23
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2026-09-23
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CVE-2026-18137

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ibm financial_transaction_manager *

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CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands. This occurs because the software fails to properly neutralize special elements used in ESQL commands, enabling command injection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run unauthorized ESQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized transactions, or system compromise. The high CVSS score (8.1) indicates significant risk of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive financial or personal data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift to address the improper neutralization of special elements in ESQL commands.

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