CVE-2026-18154: IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) is Impacted by Multiple Vulnerabilities
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the use of a hard-coded or predictable cryptographic key.
Other sources
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the use of a hard-coded or predictable cryptographic key.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShiftto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.0.11.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue is described as allowing a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information because of a hard-coded or predictable cryptographic key. The provided information does not state whether authentication, network access to a particular service, or other prerequisites are required.
Which deployment is identified as affected?
The affected software identified in the provided data is IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift.
What should teams do if they cannot patch immediately?
The provided information does not include a workaround or mitigation. Teams should consult the referenced IBM support advisory for vendor guidance.