CVE-2026-18162

Description

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): ibm
CVSS severity: CRITICAL
CVSS score: 9.8 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 9.8 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-94
Reserved: 2026-07-28
Published: 2026-09-22 22:10 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-22 22:10 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/18xxx/CVE-2026-18162.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-18162 — IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) is Impacted by Multiple Vulnerabilities

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NVD published: 2026-09-22 23:17:06 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-09-22 23:17:06 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 9.8 / 10 CRITICAL source: psirt@us.ibm.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 3.9 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-84941
Assigner: ibm
Published: Sep 22, 2026, 10:10:47 PM
Updated: Sep 22, 2026, 10:10:47 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 9.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0000
Vendors: IBM
Products: Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift (4.0.6.0 ≤4.0.6.0.0.6.0 Refresh (Operator 4.4.6+20260807.081800)4.0.7.04.0.8.04.0.9.04.0.10.0 Interim Fix 064)
Aliases: GHSA-m36x-3cg4-5hjc

ENISA description: 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.

EUVD references (1)

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288641

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
IBM	Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift	`4.0.6.0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288641 vendor-advisorypatch

Web references (0)

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NVD-tagged references (1)

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288641 psirt@us.ibm.com

Remediations (10)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Security Advisory - Action Required - Active Exploitation of CVE-2026 ...

web:blog.checkpoint.com

CVE - 2026 -93616 is a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Security Management, and a fix is available now as part of this advisory. Fixes are available for both vulnerabilities. Customers running affected versions should install the applicable fixes immediately. Affected versions and remediation instructions are detailed below.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Ongoing exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vulnerabilities

web:blog.talosintelligence.com

Cisco Talos is tracking the active exploitation of CVE - 2026 -20182, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly SD-WAN vSmart, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
CVE-2026-18162 · IBM · CVSS 9.8 · CVE Brief Analyst Report

web:cvebrief.com

CVE-2026-18162 9.8 IBM · Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift IBM FTM for RedHat OpenShift contains a code injection vulnerability in the Function constructor, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Quick facts CVSS score 9.8 (Critical) Affected versions 4.0.6.0 through 4.0.10.0 Interim Fix 064

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
CVE-2026-18162 - Exploits & Severity - Feedly

web:feedly.com

CVE ID : CVE-2026-18162 Published : Sept. 22, 2026 , 10:10 p.m. 42 minutes ago Description : 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.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories | Security

web:helpx.adobe.com

This page contains important information regarding security vulnerabilities that could affect specific versions of Adobe products. Use this information to take the prescribed corrective actions.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:msrc.microsoft.com

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Cisco Advance Notification for Publication of September 16, 2026 ...

web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com

On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tracker (September 2026): Exploit-Ranked | Senserva

web:senserva.com

Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
CVE-2026-18162 - vulnerability database | Vulners.com

web:vulners.com

CVE-2026-18162 🗓️ 22 Sep 2026 15:10:47 Reported by ibm Type cve 🔗 web.nvd.nist.gov 👁 3 Views

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026

web:www.oracle.com

This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-09-23 15:19 UTC

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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-18162.json.

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