CVE-2026-13477: IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to remote code execution by privileged users

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 could allow an authenticated privileged user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.

Other sources

QRadar could allow an authenticated privileged user to execute arbitrary commands with normal user privileges on the system due to improper validation of user supplied input.

— IBM

Affected Software

29 affected components
IBM QRadar>=7.6.0.0<=7.6.0.1, >=7.5.0<=7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005
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 7.5.0Patch UP15 IF05
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6.0Patch 7.6.0.2

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·03:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13477?

The severity of CVE-2026-13477 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13477?

To fix CVE-2026-13477, apply the latest security updates or patches provided by IBM for QRadar.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-13477?

CVE-2026-13477 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1 and 7.5.0 up to 15 Interim Fix 005.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-13477?

CVE-2026-13477 can be exploited by authenticated privileged users due to improper input validation.

5

What does CVE-2026-13477 allow a user to do?

CVE-2026-13477 allows a privileged user to execute arbitrary commands on the system with normal user privileges.

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