Security Misconfiguration in IBM QRadar Allows Unauthorized Access
CVE-2016-9722

4.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Qradar Siem
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 38%

Summary

IBM QRadar versions 7.2 and 7.3 have been found to have a security misconfiguration that compromises the integrity of security-critical resources. The permissions for accessing these resources are improperly set, enabling unintended actors to read or modify sensitive data. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of strict access controls and the need for regular security audits in enterprise environments to mitigate unauthorized access risks.

Affected Version(s)

Security QRadar SIEM 7.2

Security QRadar SIEM 7.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2016-9722
Created by Rapid7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119737
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45005/
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012293
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EPSS Score

38% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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