CVE-2026-18180
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IBM Financial Transaction Manager OpenShift SQL Injection Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to SQL injection.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18180
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85348

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ibm financial_transaction_manager *

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CWE ID Description
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 authenticated attacker to access sensitive information through SQL injection. SQL injection occurs when an attacker inserts malicious SQL code into a query, potentially bypassing security measures and retrieving data they should not have access to.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive financial or personal data stored in the system. Attackers might extract confidential information such as transaction records, user credentials, or other critical data, potentially causing financial loss or privacy breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA by exposing sensitive personal or health data. GDPR mandates strict protection of personal data, while HIPAA requires safeguarding protected health information. A breach could result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from IBM for IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift as soon as possible to address the SQL injection vulnerability.

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