CVE-2026-18179
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IBM Financial Transaction Manager Active Chat Session Clearance Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to clear active chat sessions due to improper authorization.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-14
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-12
NVD
CVE-2026-18179
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85325

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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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift has an improper authorization flaw that allows a remote attacker to clear active chat sessions. This occurs because the system does not properly restrict access to session management functions.

Detection Guidance

Detection methods for this vulnerability are not explicitly provided in the available context. IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) vulnerabilities typically require monitoring for unauthorized chat session activities or payment actions. Check IBM FTM logs for unusual remote access or session termination events.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized individuals to disrupt active chat sessions, potentially causing communication breakdowns or loss of transaction-related discussions. It may lead to incomplete or interrupted financial transactions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may impact compliance by disrupting audit trails or transaction records if chat sessions are cleared improperly. It could affect data integrity requirements under GDPR and HIPAA, depending on how financial transactions are documented.

Mitigation Strategies

Implement proper authorization controls to prevent unauthorized clearing of active chat sessions. Review and restrict access to IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift components. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity related to chat session management.

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