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CVE-2019-4454: IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.2 Patch 4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.2 Patch 4 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: 163618.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM QRadar versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A lower-privileged user could place JavaScript in the interface, potentially exposing credentials during a trusted session. This is not a full system compromise by itself, but it affects a security monitoring platform and should be treated as a meaningful enterprise risk.

Executive priority

Address during the next security maintenance window, faster if QRadar is widely accessible. The business concern is credential exposure inside a security operations tool, which could weaken monitoring trust and administrator account security.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4454 is a stored or reflected Web UI XSS issue in IBM QRadar. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and required user interaction. Scope is changed, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact stated in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM QRadar 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4, especially where the Web UI is reachable by multiple users or administrators. The source bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond those versions.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the source bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege user and user interaction, with potential credential disclosure inside a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports an authenticated Web UI XSS condition with low confidentiality and integrity impact. The source bundle names IBM X-Force ID 163618 but does not provide exploit details, CWE mapping, affected subcomponents, or explicit fixed versions. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS and vendor description.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory node 1103499 for official fix or upgrade guidance.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible QRadar consoles.
  • Restrict QRadar Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and users.
  • Review QRadar user roles and remove unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 163618 for vendor updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory QRadar deployments and confirm exact installed version and patch level.
  • Verify whether any system is on 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4.
  • Confirm Web UI exposure paths, including VPN, SSO, and internal access routes.
  • Review administrative session protections and credential disclosure monitoring.
  • Document remediation status against the IBM advisory.
Prepared
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/I:L/PR:L/UI:R/A:N/C:L/S:C/AC:L/AV:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4454Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMQRadar7.3.0, 7.3.2Patch4Listed
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