IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5.0 UP14 Configuration file information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5.0 UP14. This affects an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes file information disclosure. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-36051. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM QRadar SIEM up to 7.5.0 UP14. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-538. The product places sensitive information into files or directories that are accessible to actors who are allowed to have access to the files, but not to the sensitive information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 Update Package 14 stores potentially sensitive information in configuration files that could be read by a local user.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36051 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1083 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 303169 (IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.x < 7.5.0 UP15 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (303169) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0783). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File information disclosure
CWE: CWE-538 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 303169
Nessus Name: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.x < 7.5.0 UP15 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
03/19/2026 +338 days Advisory disclosed
03/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36051 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351667
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0783 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2026 07:55
Updated: 03/25/2026 00:35
Changes: 03/19/2026 07:55 (65), 03/20/2026 04:11 (7), 03/22/2026 16:42 (1), 03/23/2026 18:35 (2), 03/25/2026 00:35 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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