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CVE-2020-4269: IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external comp...

CVE-2020-4269 · published 6 years ago
Summary

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-ForceID: 175845.

What to do
  • Update ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager to version 7.3.3 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager >= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
7.3.3
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external comp...
IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-ForceID: 175845.
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
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-798Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Timeline
Published15 Apr 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-4269 · NVD
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