CVE-2026-18162
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Remote Code Execution in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for RedHat OpenShift

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the new Function constructor.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-12
NVD
CVE-2026-18162
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84941

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
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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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. It occurs due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input in the new Function constructor, meaning the system fails to properly sanitize or validate input data before processing it.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of user-controlled input in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift. Detection requires checking for exposed FTM instances and reviewing input validation mechanisms. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take complete control of the affected system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of financial transactions. The high CVSS score (9.8) indicates severe impact, including potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access to sensitive data. GDPR requires protection of personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for protected health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift to address improper neutralization of user-controlled input in the new Function constructor.

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