Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow an adjacent-network attacker to execute arbitrary code due to deserialization of untrusted data.
Published: 2026-09-22
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a deserialization flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code when the FTM system processes untrusted data. If exploited, the attacker can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the FTM deployment, potentially gaining full control over the application and the underlying host.

Affected Systems

IBM Financial Transaction Manager for RedHat OpenShift 4.0.6.0 and earlier versions are affected. The issue is resolved in version 4.0.11.0, which should be deployed wherever possible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 classifies this flaw as high severity. While EPSS data is not available, the vulnerability can be exploited by an adjacent-network attacker who can deliver malicious data to the FTM instance, leading to full code execution. The flaw is not currently listed in CISA KEV, but the high severity and the ability to execute arbitrary code make it a priority for remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 22:21 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by updating FTM deployments to the following Affected Product(s)Resolved by VRMFRemediation / First FixFinancial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift4.0.11.0 FTM 4.0.11.0 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285661

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade all Financial Transaction Manager deployments to version 4.0.11.0 or later.
  • Restrict the FTM instance to trusted networks or apply firewall rules that block adjacent‑network access to the deserialization endpoints.
  • Implement application‑level checks to validate or reject untrusted input before deserialization and monitor logs for deserialization errors.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 22:21 UTC.

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History

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow an adjacent-network attacker to execute arbitrary code due to deserialization of untrusted data.
Title IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) is Impacted by Multiple Vulnerabilities
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm financial Transaction Manager Ftmfor Redhat Openshift
Weaknesses CWE-502
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshift:4.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm financial Transaction Manager Ftmfor Redhat Openshift
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Financial Transaction Manager Ftmfor Redhat Openshift
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-22T21:31:59.604Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T21:37:55.770Z

Link: CVE-2026-17637

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-22T22:17:08.337

Modified: 2026-09-22T22:17:08.337

Link: CVE-2026-17637

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-22T22:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-502

    Deserialization of Untrusted Data