CVE-2020-4509: ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager
CVSS: 7.6v3.0HighModified
Published 04-06-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4509 is a high (CVSS 7.6) vulnerability in ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.6/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-06-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 182364.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:LSourcesSingle source
High 7.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/PR:H/UI:N/A:L/S:C/AC:L/I:N/AV:N/C:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.6HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.53% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.53%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- qradar_security_information_and_event_manager7.3.0 | 7.4.0
- qradar siem7.3 | 7.4
1 vendor · 2 products