CVE-2025-33117: IBM QRadar SIEM command execution

Published Jun 19, 2025
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 Update Package 12 could allow a privileged user to modify configuration files that would allow the upload of a malicious autoupdate file to execute arbitrary commands.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM could allow a privileged user to modify configuration files that would allow the upload of a malicious autoupdate file to execute arbitrary commands.

— IBM

Affected Software

15 affected components
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP12 IF01
All of the following
Any of the following
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_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
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly. IBM QRadar SIEM   7.5.0 QRadar 7.5.0 UP12 IF02

Event History

Jun 19, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 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-2025-33117?

CVE-2025-33117 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution by privileged users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-33117?

To fix CVE-2025-33117, ensure that you update IBM QRadar SIEM to version 7.5.0 Update Package 12 IF02 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-33117?

CVE-2025-33117 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions up to and including 7.5.0 Update Package 12 IF01.

4

What type of attacks can CVE-2025-33117 enable?

CVE-2025-33117 can enable malicious autoupdates leading to the execution of arbitrary commands on affected systems by privileged users.

5

When was CVE-2025-33117 disclosed?

CVE-2025-33117 was disclosed recently, highlighting a critical security flaw that demands immediate attention and remediation.

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