CVE-2013-5448: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Right Click Plugin context menus in IBM Security QRadar SIE...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an authenticated cross-site scripting issue in IBM Security QRadar SIEM right-click context menus. A logged-in remote user could inject script or HTML through unspecified paths. For executives, the concern is compromise of trust inside a security monitoring console, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.1 or 7.2 below 7.2 MR1 Patch 1. The attacker must already be authenticated, so user access controls matter. Internet exposure is not stated in the sources. Prioritize if legacy QRadar remains in production, especially where many users access the console. If systems are already beyond 7.2 MR1 Patch 1, this should be a documentation and verification item rather than an emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected QRadar SIEM systems to 7.2 MR1 Patch 1 or later.; Review the IBM advisory for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict QRadar console access to trusted users and networks..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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