CVE-2020-5013: XEE

Published Apr 29, 2021
·
Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 may 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: 193245.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM may 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

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.3.0<7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.4.0<7.4.2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2-fix_pack_2

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5013?

CVE-2020-5013 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM that allows for a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5013?

The severity of CVE-2020-5013 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-5013 impact IBM QRadar SIEM?

CVE-2020-5013 may allow a remote attacker to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

4

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2020-5013?

IBM QRadar SIEM versions from 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 and versions from 7.4.0 to 7.4.2 are affected by CVE-2020-5013.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5013 in IBM QRadar SIEM?

To fix CVE-2020-5013, upgrade to IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.3.3 Fix Pack 1 or later, or upgrade to IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.4.2 Fix Pack 1 or later.

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