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CVE-2026-18162 IBM CVE debrief

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. This CVE record was published on 2026-09-22T23:17:06.463Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability exists in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift deployments, especially those using affected versions. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Vendor
IBM
Product
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-06
Advisory published
2026-09-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-06

Who should care

Defenders responsible for IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift deployments, especially those using affected versions, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-18162 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift, allowing potential remote code execution. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, applying patches or interim fixes, and monitoring for exploitation attempts.

  • Potential remote code execution
  • Verification of exposure and application of patches or interim fixes
  • Monitoring for potential exploitation attempts
  • Inventory and configuration review of affected systems

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the new Function constructor, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Vendor advisory information is available from IBM, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift deployments.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift deployments, especially those using versions 4.0.7.0 up to but not including 4.0.11.0, and applying vendor-provided patches or interim fixes.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure of IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift deployments
  • Apply vendor-provided patches or interim fixes
  • Review and update inventory of affected systems
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 9.8 and vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Vendor advisory information is available from IBM.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-18162 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-18162

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-18162 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18162

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.