CVE-2026-18169

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IBM FTM for RedHat OpenShift Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of symbolic links.

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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-2026-18169

EUVD

EUVD-2026-84938

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	financial_transaction_manager	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift has a vulnerability where a remote authenticated attacker could access sensitive information. This occurs because the system improperly validates symbolic links, potentially allowing unauthorized access to confidential data.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive financial or transactional data. Attackers might exploit it to steal confidential information, disrupt services, or gain elevated privileges within the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA by exposing protected personal or health information. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust due to non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Financial Transaction Manager patches or updates as soon as possible to address the improper symbolic link validation issue.

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