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CVE-2018-1728: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 147707.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 have a cross-site scripting flaw in the web interface. A user with some access could embed JavaScript that changes what another trusted user sees and may expose credentials during a session.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation for affected QRadar systems. Because QRadar is a security monitoring platform, credential exposure in its web UI can have broader operational impact than the CVSS score alone suggests.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1728 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations still running IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 or 7.3, especially where the web UI is reachable by many users or less-trusted networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector indicates high exploit maturity, but user interaction and authenticated access are required.

Researcher notes

The bundle identifies XSS and possible credential disclosure but does not include the vulnerable parameter, affected component, or exact fixed build. Avoid assuming exploit details beyond the CVE and IBM advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 or 7.3 deployments.
  • Apply the official IBM remediation from the referenced support advisory.
  • Restrict QRadar web UI access to trusted networks and approved administrators.
  • Review QRadar user privileges and remove unnecessary access.
  • Monitor QRadar accounts for suspicious credential or session activity.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed QRadar SIEM versions against the affected 7.2 and 7.3 range.
  • Verify IBM advisory remediation is installed or documented as not applicable.
  • Check whether the QRadar web UI is exposed beyond intended management networks.
  • Review access logs for unusual authenticated web UI activity.
  • Confirm vulnerability scanners or asset records no longer flag CVE-2018-1728.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1728Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMQRadar SIEM7.2, 7.3Listed
Weakness

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