CVE-2026-18123: CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to the improper use of reflection with externally controlled input.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-470 vulnerability where externally controlled input is improperly used in reflection, leading to unsafe reflection. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to cause denial of service conditions. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.6, reflecting high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access can remotely exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service in the affected IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-18123: CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to the improper use of reflection with externally controlled input.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.6high
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
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-470 vulnerability where externally controlled input is improperly used in reflection, leading to unsafe reflection. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to cause denial of service conditions. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.6, reflecting high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access can remotely exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service in the affected IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T18:04:29.126Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2fb2ff7a7c54106d75aa1
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:03:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:17:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:43:18 UTC
Views: 10
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