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CVE-2019-4581: 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: 167239.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM QRadar versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4 have a web interface cross-site scripting flaw. An attacker could cause JavaScript to run inside a trusted QRadar session, potentially changing what the user sees or exposing credentials. This matters because QRadar is a security monitoring platform, but exploitation still requires user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation for affected QRadar systems. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but credential exposure inside a security platform can create business risk if the console is broadly reachable.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4581 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM QRadar Web UI with CVSS 3.0 score 6.1. The vector indicates changed scope, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as 167239.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM QRadar deployments running 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4, especially where the Web UI is reachable by users who may follow attacker-controlled content.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector reports exploit maturity as high, but that is not the same as evidence of active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Key uncertainty is remediation detail: the bundle cites IBM advisory and X-Force, but does not include the exact fixed build. Avoid claiming affected products beyond IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.2 Patch 4.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify QRadar instances running 7.3.0 through 7.3.2 Patch 4.
  • Review IBM advisory 1103373 for the official fix or workaround.
  • Apply IBM-supported remediation rather than relying on custom UI filtering.
  • Restrict QRadar Web UI access to trusted networks and administrators while remediating.
  • Monitor for unusual QRadar console sessions or credential-use anomalies.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm QRadar version and patch level from administrative inventory.
  • Compare each instance against IBM advisory 1103373 affected-version scope.
  • Verify remediation status using IBM-supported version or patch evidence.
  • Review QRadar Web UI access logs for suspicious session activity.
  • Confirm no unsupported public exposure of the QRadar Web UI.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/S:C/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:L/UI:R/PR:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4581Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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