CVE-2026-17635: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
CVE-2026-17635 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. It arises from missing authentication on critical functions due to improper configuration of HTTP method-based security constraints. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions without any authentication. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-306 vulnerability where critical functions lack proper authentication controls. This is caused by misconfigured HTTP method-based security constraints, enabling remote attackers to invoke sensitive operations without authorization. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2026-17635 with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions on IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. This leads to complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's critical functions. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to organizations using this specific version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM's advisories closely. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected service and review HTTP method configurations to ensure proper authentication enforcement on critical functions.
CVE-2026-17635: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
CVE-2026-17635 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. It arises from missing authentication on critical functions due to improper configuration of HTTP method-based security constraints. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions without any authentication. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
IBM
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
pkg:rpm/redhat/financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshiftcpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshift:4.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-306 vulnerability where critical functions lack proper authentication controls. This is caused by misconfigured HTTP method-based security constraints, enabling remote attackers to invoke sensitive operations without authorization. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2026-17635 with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions on IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. This leads to complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's critical functions. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to organizations using this specific version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM's advisories closely. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected service and review HTTP method configurations to ensure proper authentication enforcement on critical functions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T21:28:20.157Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab3323bf7a7c5410620011a
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 01:58:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 01:59:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:07:41 UTC
Views: 2
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