CVE-2026-18185
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IBM FTM for RedHat OpenShift Missing Authentication 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 attacker to access sensitive information and modify system configurations due to missing authentication for a critical function.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
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2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18185
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85351

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ibm financial_transaction_manager *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift has a vulnerability where a remote attacker could access sensitive information and modify system configurations. This occurs because a critical function lacks proper authentication, allowing unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data breaches, and unauthorized changes to system configurations. It may disrupt financial transactions and compromise the integrity of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations due to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential data breaches. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM-provided patches or updates for IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift to ensure authentication is enforced for critical functions. Review system configurations to confirm authentication requirements are properly implemented.

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