CVE-2025-25021 is a high-severity vulnerability classified under CWE-94, which pertains to improper control of code generation, commonly known as code injection. This vulnerability affects IBM QRadar Suite Software versions 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security versions 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0. The root cause lies in the case management script creation functionality, where the software improperly generates code, allowing a privileged user to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability requires high privileges (PR:H) but does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L). The impact is significant, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) of the affected systems. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability presents a critical risk given the nature of QRadar as a security information and event management (SIEM) platform, which is central to organizational security monitoring and incident response. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise, data exfiltration, manipulation of security logs, or disruption of security operations. The lack of available patches at the time of publication further increases the urgency for mitigation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a substantial threat due to the widespread use of IBM QRadar Suite and IBM Cloud Pak for Security in enterprise environments for security monitoring and incident management. Successful exploitation could undermine the integrity and reliability of security monitoring, allowing attackers to hide malicious activities or disrupt detection capabilities. This could lead to prolonged undetected breaches, data loss, or compliance violations under regulations such as GDPR. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability means that sensitive personal and corporate data could be exposed or altered. Additionally, disruption of security operations could delay incident response, increasing the damage caused by other concurrent attacks. Given the critical role of QRadar in security infrastructure, the vulnerability could affect sectors with high security requirements, including finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure within Europe.

Organizations should immediately review and restrict privileged user access to the case management script creation functionality within IBM QRadar Suite and IBM Cloud Pak for Security to minimize the risk of exploitation. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) and audit all privileged activities related to script creation and execution. Monitor logs for unusual or unauthorized script creation attempts. Until official patches are released, consider isolating QRadar management interfaces from untrusted networks and enforce network segmentation to limit exposure. Employ application whitelisting and runtime application self-protection (RASP) where possible to detect and block unauthorized code execution. Regularly update and patch IBM products as soon as vendor fixes become available. Additionally, conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on QRadar environments to identify potential exploitation attempts. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential compromise scenarios involving QRadar to ensure rapid containment and recovery.