CVE-2026-10025: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar versions 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the parseXmlPayload() function. This vulnerability occurs when XML-formatted syslog events are processed without authentication if XML-format property autodetection is enabled for at least one log source type. The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the XML parsing process via unauthenticated network input on port 514 (UDP/TCP).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10025 is an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in IBM QRadar affecting versions 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1. 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 without authentication, allowing potential exploitation of the XXE vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality (CVSS 8.2) due to the potential for unauthorized disclosure of information via XXE injection. There is no impact on integrity, and a low impact on availability. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication over the network via UDP/TCP port 514. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, consider disabling XML-format property autodetection for log sources or restricting network 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 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in the parseXmlPayload() function. This vulnerability occurs when XML-formatted syslog events are processed without authentication if XML-format property autodetection is enabled for at least one log source type. The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the XML parsing process via unauthenticated network input on port 514 (UDP/TCP).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
IBM
QRadar
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 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP 15 Interim Fix 005 and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.1. 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 without authentication, allowing potential exploitation of the XXE vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality (CVSS 8.2) due to the potential for unauthorized disclosure of information via XXE injection. There is no impact on integrity, and a low impact on availability. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication over the network via UDP/TCP port 514. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, consider disabling XML-format property autodetection for log sources or restricting network 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
Threat ID: 6a7360c8bf8831d539228d1e
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 16:11:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:26:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 50
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