CVE-2026-17646: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper restriction of XML external entity references.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17646 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to exploit improper restriction of XML external entity references, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.5, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should otherwise be protected. The vulnerability does not impact system availability or integrity but poses a significant confidentiality risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected version and monitor for any suspicious activity involving XML processing.
CVE-2026-17646: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper restriction of XML external entity references.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
IBM
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshift:4.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17646 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to exploit improper restriction of XML external entity references, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.5, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should otherwise be protected. The vulnerability does not impact system availability or integrity but poses a significant confidentiality risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected version and monitor for any suspicious activity involving XML processing.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T22:02:14.543Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2f7abf7a7c54106d304a6
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 21:48:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:03:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC
Views: 6
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