CVE-2021-29849: XSS

Published Nov 26, 2021
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 205281.

Other sources

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

— IBM

Affected Software

17 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<7.4.3
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=7.3.3-fix_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-fix_pack_9
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.3-fix_pack_3
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520476

Event History

Nov 26, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29849?

CVE-2021-29849 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for credential disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29849?

To resolve CVE-2021-29849, apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-29849?

CVE-2021-29849 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 and 7.4.0 to 7.4.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29849?

CVE-2021-29849 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-29849?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-29849 include unauthorized access to user credentials and alteration of the web interface functionality.

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