IBM QRadar SIEM Improper Credential Storage Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5 through 7.5.0 UP14, where user credentials are improperly stored in configuration files that are included in source control. This issue allows an authenticated user to read the credentials.

Impact

Exposed user credentials in configuration files, accessible to authenticated users.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 UP14 IF01.

Added: Nov 12, 2025, 10:59 PM
Updated: Nov 12, 2025, 10:59 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
2.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.