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CVE-2019-4470: 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: 163779.

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 user with access could place JavaScript into the interface, potentially changing what another trusted session sees and exposing credentials. This is not a system takeover issue, but it matters because QRadar is a security monitoring platform.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate priority, especially for security operations environments. The flaw can affect trust in the QRadar console and may expose credentials, but sources do not support emergency handling or confirmed active exploitation.

Technical view

The CVE describes Web UI XSS in IBM QRadar. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 163779.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM QRadar 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4 and allowing users into the Web UI. Internet exposure is not stated in the sources, so external reachability must be verified locally.

Exploitation context

The supplied data says this CVE is not in KEV, and no cited source claims active exploitation. The CVSS vector shows exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. The XSS impact could include credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Do not assume a specific XSS type or exploit path from the supplied data. The evidence supports authenticated Web UI JavaScript injection with user interaction. Patch details are not included in the bundle beyond IBM’s advisory reference and CVSS remediation-level signal.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 1103517 for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or patch affected QRadar deployments according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict QRadar Web UI access to trusted networks and users.
  • Monitor QRadar sessions for unusual UI behavior or credential prompts.
  • Prioritize remediation where QRadar is broadly accessible internally.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory QRadar versions across all appliances and consoles.
  • Confirm whether any system runs 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4.
  • Check that IBM’s recommended fix level is installed.
  • Review access controls around the QRadar Web UI.
  • Validate no vulnerable QRadar UI is exposed beyond intended networks.
Prepared
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/C:L/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/S:C/I:L/PR:L/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

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/C:L/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/S:C/I:L/PR:L/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4470Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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