CVE-2016-9738: IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 did not require strong user passwords by default. This can make account compromise easier, especially for administrative or analyst accounts on a SIEM platform that centralizes security telemetry. Exposure is limited to IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 deployments, particularly those using local accounts without enforced strong password requirements. Treat this as a governance and access-control risk for a high-value security platform. Prioritize validation if QRadar is externally reachable, broadly accessible, or holds privileged analyst accounts. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22004926 for version-specific guidance.; Enforce strong password requirements for QRadar user accounts.; Reset weak, shared, or legacy QRadar passwords..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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