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CVE-2019-4211: 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: 159131.

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 UI. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the interface and, if another user interacts with it, the script could alter trusted-session behavior and expose credentials.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation for security operations infrastructure. It is not described as actively exploited, but QRadar handles sensitive security data and trusted sessions, making credential exposure risk business-relevant.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4211 is a network-reachable XSS issue affecting IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 or 7.3 web UI is reachable by multiple authenticated users, especially broad analyst groups or externally accessible management portals.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector includes high exploit-code maturity, but this should not be treated as evidence of in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are PR:L and UI:R, so validation should focus on authenticated UI exposure and role boundaries. Do not assume broader IBM products are affected; the supplied affected set only names QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory ibm10957143 for the official fix or upgrade path.
  • Upgrade affected QRadar SIEM 7.2 or 7.3 deployments per IBM guidance.
  • Restrict QRadar web UI access to trusted management networks.
  • Limit low-privileged accounts and review role assignments.
  • Enforce MFA and session protections for QRadar administrators.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory QRadar SIEM deployments and confirm exact version levels.
  • Check whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Verify vulnerability scanner results against CVE-2019-4211.
  • Review QRadar web UI access paths and authentication controls.
  • Check recent QRadar UI activity for suspicious script-related behavior.
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Confidence
high
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/AC:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/AV:N/PR:L/I:L/A:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C

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/AC:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/AV:N/PR:L/I:L/A:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4211Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMQRadar SIEM7.2, 7.3Listed
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