IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Web UI. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-36042. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 Dashboard is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

The weakness was shared by John Zuccato, Rodney Ryan, Chris Shepherd, Vince Dragnea, Ben Goodspeed and Dawid Bak. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36042 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1888). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
08/22/2025 +129 days Advisory disclosed
08/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/15/2025 +24 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: John Zuccato, Rodney Ryan, Chris Shepherd, Vince Dragnea, Ben Goodspeed, Dawid Bak
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36042 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321049
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1888 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2025 17:33
Updated: 09/15/2025 22:57
Changes: 08/22/2025 17:33 (66), 08/25/2025 08:20 (7), 09/15/2025 22:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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