CVE-2026-18131: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an authenticated user's browser due to improper neutralization of HTML input.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-79 improper neutralization of input vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an authenticated user's browser. This cross-site scripting flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of HTML input during web page generation, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise user session data or perform actions on behalf of the user.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser session, impacting confidentiality and integrity of user data. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations from IBM.
CVE-2026-18131: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an authenticated user's browser due to improper neutralization of HTML input.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
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-79 improper neutralization of input vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an authenticated user's browser. This cross-site scripting flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of HTML input during web page generation, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise user session data or perform actions on behalf of the user.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser session, impacting confidentiality and integrity of user data. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations from IBM.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T18:10:17.941Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2fb2ff7a7c54106d75aa3
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:03:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:17:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC
Views: 7
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