CVE-2026-18162

Received Received - Intake

Remote Code 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 code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the new Function constructor.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-22

Last Modified

2026-09-22

Generated

2026-09-23

AI Q&A

2026-09-23

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-18162

EUVD

EUVD-2026-84941

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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.

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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