CVE-2025-36042: IBM QRadar SIEM cross-site scripting

Published Aug 21, 2025
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Updated

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

Other sources

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 Dashboard is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

— MITRE

Affected Software

30 affected components
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP13
IBM QRadar SIEM>=7.5<=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_10
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_11
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_12
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_13
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_5
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_6
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_7
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.5.0-update_pack_9
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_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. ProductVersionFixIBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 QRadar 7.5.0 UP13 IF01 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes QRadar Incident Forensics 7.5.0 QIF 7.5.0 UP13 IF01 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes

Event History

Aug 21, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36042?

CVE-2025-36042 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing credential disclosure via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36042?

To fix CVE-2025-36042, update IBM QRadar SIEM to a version beyond 7.5.0 UP13 that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36042?

All authenticated users of IBM QRadar SIEM versions up to 7.5.0 UP13 are affected by CVE-2025-36042.

4

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2025-36042?

CVE-2025-36042 can lead to attacks where an authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript to alter functionality or extract sensitive data.

5

Is CVE-2025-36042 easy to exploit?

Exploiting CVE-2025-36042 requires authenticated access, making it easier for users with access rights to leverage the vulnerability.

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