CVE-2026-18162
9.8 CRITICALPublished 2026-09-22 · Updated 2026-09-23
AI risk analysis
- Summary
- The flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper input handling in the new Function constructor, posing a critical risk.
- Exploitability
- Exploitation is relatively straightforward given the proper input, requiring access to the affected IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift instance.
- Blast radius
- If exploited, the attack could result in complete system compromise, leading to data theft, service disruption, and potential financial loss.
- Detection
- No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
- Prioritized remediation
- Upgrade to the specific version 7.2.3 or later as published by IBM.
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NVD 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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-94
All references
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