CVE-2026-18134: CWE-319 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18134 describes a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 where sensitive information is transmitted in cleartext. This cleartext transmission could be intercepted by a remote attacker, leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-319 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to unencrypted transmission. This compromises confidentiality and potentially integrity and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-18134: CWE-319 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
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-2026-18134 describes a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 where sensitive information is transmitted in cleartext. This cleartext transmission could be intercepted by a remote attacker, leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-319 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to unencrypted transmission. This compromises confidentiality and potentially integrity and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T18:20:55.233Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2fea6f7a7c54106db1a4d
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:18:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:32:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC
Views: 6
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