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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-18169

CVSS v3

9.9

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-23

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.

Is CVE-2026-18169 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-18169 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-18169?

CVE-2026-18169 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL severity).

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