# CVE-2026-18181

Auth bypass via hard-coded crypto key in IBM FTM on OpenShift

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-18181
- CVSS: 8.1
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.39% (percentile 32.9)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-23)
- Weakness: CWE-321
- Published: 2026-09-23

## Affected versions

- IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift: affected >= 4.0.6.0 and <= 4.0.10.0

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Remote authentication bypass via hard-coded cryptographic key allows unauthorized access to transaction data and potential fraudulent actions.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Follow IBM advisory, apply patch/mitigation, rotate keys, restrict FTM access

## References

- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288641

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