IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3 XML Data xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1730. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2/7.3 (Log Management Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 147709.

The bug was discovered 12/03/2018. The weakness was shared 12/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1730 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/13/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Log Management Software

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• IBM

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• QRadar SIEM

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• 7.2
• 7.3

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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