CVE-2026-18162

Published Sep 22, 2026

Last updated 10 days ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-18162 is a vulnerability identified in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift. This flaw stems from the improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the JavaScript `Function` constructor. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code within the affected environment. This is due to the product constructing part of a code segment using external input without correctly neutralizing special elements that could alter the intended code's syntax or behavior.

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.
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Secondary
Base score: 9.8
Impact score: 5.9
Exploitability score: 3.9
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: CRITICAL

Weaknesses

psirt@us.ibm.com: CWE-94

Hype score: Not currently trending

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