QRadar Suite Software: Password in Configuration File
CVE-2025-25022 is a high-severity password in configuration file vulnerability in QRadar Suite Software from IBM, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected QRadar Suite Software versions: 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of QRadar Suite Software you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on ibm.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | QRadar Suite Software | 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 | Not stated |
| IBM | Cloud Pak for Security | 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 | Not stated |
| IBM | Qradar Suite | 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.6 | Critical | CNA (us.ibm.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
IBM QRadar Suite Software 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 could allow an unauthenticated user in the environment to obtain highly sensitive information in configuration files.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Password in Configuration File
The product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Avoid storing passwords in easily accessible locations.
- Consider storing cryptographic hashes of passwords as an alternative to storing in plaintext.
More Password in Configuration File vulnerabilities (CWE-260)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other vulnerabilities in QRadar Suite Software
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Password in Configuration File vulnerabilities
- 8.7 High severity
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