CVE-2024-56462: IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to using components with known vulnerabilities

Published May 25, 2026
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Updated

IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that could be restored and used to gain access to the underlying operating system.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that could be restored and used to gain access to the underlying operating system.

IBM

Affected Software

23 affected components
IBM QRadar<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP15 IF02
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_10
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_11
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_12
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_13
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_13_interim_fix_01
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_13_interim_fix_02
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_14
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_14_interim_fix_01
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_14_interim_fix_02
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_15
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_15_interim_fix_01
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_15_interim_fix_02
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_9

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly encourages customers to update their systems promptly. ProductVersionFixIBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0  7.5.0 UP15 IF03 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFix

Event History

May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56462?

The severity of CVE-2024-56462 is rated high with a score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56462?

To fix CVE-2024-56462, IBM strongly encourages customers to update to IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 003.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56462?

CVE-2024-56462 allows a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that could be restored to gain access to the underlying operating system.

4

Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2024-56462?

IBM QRadar versions 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 are affected by CVE-2024-56462.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2024-56462?

Privileged users of IBM QRadar SIEM may be at risk from CVE-2024-56462 due to the ability to exploit the vulnerability.

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