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CVE-2018-1847: IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Multi-Platform (MP) v2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.5, v2.1.0.0 through...

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Multi-Platform (MP) v2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.5, v2.1.0.0 through 2.1.0.4, v2.1.1.0 through 2.1.1.4, and v3.0.0.0 through 3.0.0.8 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 150946.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Multi-Platform has a directory traversal flaw that could let a remote, authenticated attacker view files outside the intended area. The reported impact is limited to confidentiality, not data modification or outage, but exposed financial infrastructure should treat arbitrary file reads seriously.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for FTM systems that handle sensitive operational or financial data, especially where many users can access the affected function. This is not rated critical, but file disclosure can expose credentials, configuration, or transaction context.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1847 affects IBM FTM for Multi-Platform 2.0.0.0-2.0.0.5, 2.1.0.0-2.1.0.4, 2.1.1.0-2.1.1.4, and 3.0.0.0-3.0.0.8. It is a network-reachable path traversal issue requiring low privileges, with CVSS 3.0 score 5.0 and confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running affected IBM FTM MP versions with the relevant OAC save/export function reachable to authenticated users. The bundle does not show whether default deployments expose this interface externally.

Exploitation context

The CVE and IBM X-Force describe crafted URL requests containing traversal sequences to view arbitrary system files. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no provided source states active exploitation.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not provide a CWE, detailed exploit prerequisites beyond low privileges, or exact fixed version text. Treat the issue as authenticated arbitrary file read via path traversal and avoid assuming broader integrity or availability impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM’s security bulletin for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for affected FTM MP versions.
  • Restrict access to affected FTM/OAC interfaces to trusted authenticated users.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for any updated mitigation details.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM FTM MP installations and exact version levels.
  • Confirm whether affected OAC save/export functionality is enabled or reachable.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM’s bulletin for CVE-2018-1847.
  • Review relevant web access logs for directory traversal indicators.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/I:N/PR:L/S:C/UI:N/A:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/I:N/PR:L/S:C/UI:N/A:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O3.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1847Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/I:N/PR:L/S:C/UI:N/A:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMFinancial Transaction Manager2.1, 2.0, 2.1.1.2, 3.0.0.0, 3.0.0.1, 3.0.0.2, 2.1.1.0, 3.0.0.3, 3.0.0.4, 3.0.0.5, 3.0.0.6, 3.0.0.7, 3.0, 3.0.0.8, 2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.3, 2.1.1.4, 2.1.1, 2.0.0.0, 2.0.0.1, 2.0.0.2, 2.0.0.3, 2.0.0.4, 2.0.0.5, 2.1.0, 2.1.0.0, 2.1.0.1, 2.1.0.2, 2.1.0.3, 2.1.0.4Listed
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