Qradar Incident Forensics
CVE-2018-1650
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could gain access using credentials embedded in source code. |
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IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 uses hard-coded credentials which could allow an attacker to bypass the authentication configured by the administrator. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.
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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 uses hard-coded credentials which could allow an attacker to bypass the authentication configured by the administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 144656. Affected products include: Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 uses hard-coded credentials which could allow an attacker to bypass the authentication configured by the administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 144656.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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