CVE-2025-33117CWE-73

IBM QRadar SIEM command execution

Critical · published June 19, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A privileged user can upload malicious autoupdate files in IBM QRadar SIEM, turning the system into an attacker's playground! 🔥 Think of it like having a trusted hotel manager who can change the locks — if they’re not careful, they might let in someone with a master key who doesn’t have your best interests at heart! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system control. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate critical configurations and wreak havoc on your security operations!

Put simply

Think of it like having a trusted hotel manager who can change the locks — if they’re not careful, they might let in someone with a master key who doesn’t have your best interests at heart! In IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5 to 7.5.0 Update Package 12, a privileged user can modify configuration files to enable the upload of malicious autoupdate files, compromising the system's integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system control. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate critical configurations and wreak havoc on your security operations! Immediately update to the latest version of IBM QRadar SIEM to close this vulnerability. Review user privileges and ensure that only trusted users have access to potentially risky configuration settings. Conduct a security audit to identify any unauthorized changes. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be reinforcing your defenses and keeping your system safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00552 · 45.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2025-06-19T17:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUN 17:16Z
    IBM QRadar SIEM command execution
    cvelistv5