CVE-2026-18176: CWE-319 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 has a vulnerability involving the cleartext transmission of sensitive information. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive data by intercepting communications. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.4. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18176 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 weakness corresponds to CWE-319, indicating that data confidentiality is compromised during transmission. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, affecting confidentiality but not integrity or availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, reflecting a high severity due to the potential for sensitive data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access could intercept sensitive information transmitted in cleartext by the affected IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting network access to trusted parties to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-18176: 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 version 4.0.6.0 has a vulnerability involving the cleartext transmission of sensitive information. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive data by intercepting communications. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.4. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
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-2026-18176 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 weakness corresponds to CWE-319, indicating that data confidentiality is compromised during transmission. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, affecting confidentiality but not integrity or availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, reflecting a high severity due to the potential for sensitive data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access could intercept sensitive information transmitted in cleartext by the affected IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting network access to trusted parties to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T22:21:31.578Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab3023df7a7c54106df0d9c
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:47:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 23:07:36 UTC
Views: 4
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