CVE-2026-18137: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary ESQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in an ESQL command.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18137 is a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in ESQL commands, enabling a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the database and underlying system, including unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
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 network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to ESQL command execution.
CVE-2026-18137: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary ESQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in an ESQL command.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
pkg:maven/com.ibm/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
CVE-2026-18137 is a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in ESQL commands, enabling a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary ESQL commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the database and underlying system, including unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
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 network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to ESQL command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T18:23:00.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2fea6f7a7c54106db1a4e
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:18:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:32:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 22:32:45 UTC
Views: 3
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