Description
FTM 4.x ALL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity injection flaw.
Published: 2026-09-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Confidentiality disclosure through XML External Entity Injection
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an XML external entity injection flaw (CWE‑611) present in all 4.x releases of IBM Financial Transaction Manager for RedHat OpenShift. A remote authenticated attacker can supply crafted XML input that forces FTM to resolve external entities, enabling the attacker to read sensitive data such as configuration files, credentials, or transaction records.

Affected Systems

The affected product is IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift, versions 4.x, specifically all releases prior to 4.0.11.0. The vendor recommendation is to upgrade to FTM 4.0.11.0. The solution details are available on IBM support pages.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity. Because the exploit requires valid user credentials, the attack vector is limited to authenticated users; it is not listed in CISA KEV and EPSS data is not available. Nonetheless, the potential for sensitive data exposure warrants timely remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 16:36 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

  • Apply the IBM‑recommended update to FTM 4.0.11.0 as published on IBM support pages.
  • Restrict XML entity processing in FTM configuration to prevent external entity resolution, if the product allows such configuration.
  • Ensure that only necessary authenticated users have access to FTM, enforcing least privilege and monitoring for anomalous XML activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 16:36 UTC.

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History

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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Title FTM 4.x XML External Entity Injection Enabling Remote Authenticated Information Disclosure

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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Description FTM 4.x ALL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an XML external entity injection flaw.
Weaknesses CWE-611
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-25T15:24:11.046Z

Reserved: 2026-09-17T15:04:41.809Z

Link: CVE-2026-93030

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-25T15:17:56.810

Modified: 2026-09-25T16:17:29.980

Link: CVE-2026-93030

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Updated: 2026-09-25T16:45:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-611

    Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference