CVE-2025-36007: IBM QRadar SIEM incorrect privilege assignment

Published Oct 27, 2025
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 02 is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper privilege assignment to an update script.

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper privilege assignment to an update script.

— IBM

Affected Software

17 affected components
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP13 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_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 encourages customers to update their systems promptly. Product Version Fix IBM QRadar SIEM   7.5.0 QRadar 7.5.0 UP14

Event History

Oct 27, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 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-2025-36007?

The severity of CVE-2025-36007 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36007?

To fix CVE-2025-36007, it is recommended to apply the latest updates and patches provided by IBM for QRadar SIEM.

3

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2025-36007?

CVE-2025-36007 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5 through 7.5.0 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 02.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-36007 on IBM QRadar SIEM?

CVE-2025-36007 can allow unauthorized users to escalate their privileges within the IBM QRadar SIEM environment.

5

Is CVE-2025-36007 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2025-36007 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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