How severe is CVE-2026-18162?

CVE-2026-18162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-18162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-18162?

CVE-2026-18162 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-18162?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-18162 published?

CVE-2026-18162 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-10-06.

CVE-2026-18162

CVE-2026-18162 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Financial Transaction Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager
Published: 2026-09-22
Last modified: 2026-10-06

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18162?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-18162?: CVE-2026-18162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-18162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-18162?: CVE-2026-18162 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-18162 published?: CVE-2026-18162 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-10-06.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288641

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:-:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_2:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_3:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_4:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_5:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:4.0.6.0:interim_fix_6:*:*:*:-:*:*

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