CVE-2026-18162: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') 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 code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the new Function constructor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-94 improper control of code generation vulnerability. This occurs due to insufficient sanitization of user input passed to the JavaScript Function constructor, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, manipulation, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-18162: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') 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 code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the new Function constructor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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-94 improper control of code generation vulnerability. This occurs due to insufficient sanitization of user input passed to the JavaScript Function constructor, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, manipulation, or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is currently available. 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
- 2026-07-28T20:09:56.039Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab3023df7a7c54106df0d96
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:47:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 03:01:35 UTC
Views: 24
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