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6.5

IBM QRadar SIEM lets remote users skip access checks

CVE-2016-2881 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Versions of IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 (before MR2 Patch 13) and 7.2 (before 7.2.7), as well as QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2 (before 7.2.7), can be tricked by a specially crafted request to bypass the normal access controls. This could let an attacker reach functions they should not see, potentially exposing sensitive data. Apply the latest patches from IBM as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager <= 7.1.0
7.2.0
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:*:mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2 before 7.2.7 allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via modified request parame...
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2 before 7.2.7 allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via modified request parameters.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-2547PK - Security Features
Timeline
Published30 Nov 2016
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-2881 · NVD
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