CVE-2026-5522: QRadar contains hard-coded credentials
Awaiting analysis
Published 04-09-2026Last modified 04-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-5522 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ibm qradar. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.12%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 005 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.03 pp
From 0.09% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- qradar≥ 7.5.0, ≤ 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 005
1 vendor · 1 product