CVE-2025-36170: IBM QRadar SIEM cross-site scripting

Published Oct 27, 2025
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Updated

IBM QRadar is vulnerable to stored 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 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 02 is vulnerable to stored 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

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

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·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36170?

CVE-2025-36170 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting and possible credentials disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36170?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36170, ensure that you update IBM QRadar SIEM to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36170?

CVE-2025-36170 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting IBM QRadar.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36170?

Authenticated users of IBM QRadar SIEM versions up to 7.5.0 UP13 IF02 are affected by CVE-2025-36170.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-36170?

An attacker can potentially embed malicious JavaScript code in the Web UI, leading to unauthorized actions within a trusted session.

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