CVE-2026-10025: IBM QRadar SIEM has an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

IBM QRadar 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 has an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability. The vulnerability resides in the parseXmlPayload() function within the event processing pipeline ( q1labscore.jar ). When at least one log source type is configured to use XML-format property autodetection, the system processes XML-formatted syslog events sent to port 514 (UDP/TCP) without authentication.

Other sources

IBM QRadar has an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability. The vulnerability resides in the

— IBM

Affected Software

28 affected components
IBM QRadar<=7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.1
IBM QRadar<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP 15 IF05
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_15_interim_fix_03
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.5.0-update_pack_15_interim_fix_04
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
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.6.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.6.0-fix_pack_1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.0.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 7.5.0 UP15 IF05 Hotfix 20260715231428
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to QRadar syslog ingestion on port 514 (UDP/TCP) so XML-formatted syslog events cannot be sent without authentication (the XXE occurs when XML-format property autodetection is enabled and XML-formatted syslog events are processed on port 514 without authentication).

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-10025?

The severity of CVE-2026-10025 is rated as high with a score of 8.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-10025?

To fix CVE-2026-10025, upgrade to IBM QRadar version 7.6.0.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-10025?

CVE-2026-10025 is classified as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability.

4

Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2026-10025?

CVE-2026-10025 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1 and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-10025 have on data confidentiality?

CVE-2026-10025 can lead to a loss of data confidentiality due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

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