CVE-2026-18169
CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2026-18169 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of symbolic links.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift | >= 4.0.6.0, <= 4.0.6.0.0.6.0 Refresh (Operator 4.4.6+20260807.081800)4.0.7.04.0.8.04.0.9.04.0.10.0 Interim Fix 064 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18169?
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper validation of symbolic links.
How severe is CVE-2026-18169?
CVE-2026-18169 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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