CVE-2016-9722

Public Exploit

Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 119737.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 38.06% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Security QRadar SIEM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119737 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45005/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012293 broken link vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9722?
CVE-2016-9722 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9722?
To fix CVE-2016-9722, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9722 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9722 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9722?
CVE-2016-9722 affects IBM Security QRadar SIEM.
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