CVE-2022-43863: ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 22-03-2023Last modified 25-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-43863 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm qradar_security_information_and_event_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.74%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4 and 7.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation, allowing a user with some admin capabilities to gain additional admin capabilities. IBM X-Force ID: 239425.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.74%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.74% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.74%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Ibm2 products
- qradar_security_information_and_event_manager≥ 7.4.0, < 7.4.3 | 7.4.3 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_1 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_2 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_3 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_4 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_5 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_6 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_7 | 7.4.3:fix_pack_8 | 7.5.0 | 7.5.0:update_pack_1 | 7.5.0:update_pack_2 | 7.5.0:update_pack_3 | 7.5.0:update_pack_4
- qradar siem7.4, 7.5
1 vendor · 2 products