CVE-2026-10025: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar versions 7.6.0.0, 7.6.0.1, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the parseXmlPayload() function. This vulnerability affects the event processing pipeline when XML-formatted syslog events are processed on port 514 without authentication, provided that at least one log source type uses XML-format property autodetection. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a high impact on confidentiality with limited impact on availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10025 is an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in IBM QRadar affecting versions 7.6.0.0, 7.6.0.1, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005. The flaw exists in the parseXmlPayload() function within the event processing pipeline (q1labs_core.jar). When XML-format property autodetection is enabled for at least one log source type, the system processes XML-formatted syslog events sent to port 514 (UDP/TCP) without requiring authentication. This improper restriction of XML external entity references (CWE-611) can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network to cause a high confidentiality impact by leveraging XML External Entity injection. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a low impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling XML-format property autodetection for log sources or restricting access to port 514 to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-10025: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in IBM QRadar
Description
IBM QRadar versions 7.6.0.0, 7.6.0.1, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the parseXmlPayload() function. This vulnerability affects the event processing pipeline when XML-formatted syslog events are processed on port 514 without authentication, provided that at least one log source type uses XML-format property autodetection. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a high impact on confidentiality with limited impact on availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar:7.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar:7.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar:7.5.0up15:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10025 is an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in IBM QRadar affecting versions 7.6.0.0, 7.6.0.1, and 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005. The flaw exists in the parseXmlPayload() function within the event processing pipeline (q1labs_core.jar). When XML-format property autodetection is enabled for at least one log source type, the system processes XML-formatted syslog events sent to port 514 (UDP/TCP) without requiring authentication. This improper restriction of XML external entity references (CWE-611) can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network to cause a high confidentiality impact by leveraging XML External Entity injection. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a low impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling XML-format property autodetection for log sources or restricting access to port 514 to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:57:56.702Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7360c8bf8831d539228d1e
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 16:11:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 16:29:14 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 16:41:09 UTC
Views: 3
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