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CVE-2020-4151: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 could allow an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized actions d...

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 could allow an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 174201.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4151 affects IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.3. An authenticated attacker could perform unauthorized actions because QRadar did not properly validate input. The main business concern is integrity: a logged-in user may be able to do things they should not be allowed to do.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation in the normal vulnerability cycle, faster for internet-exposed or broadly accessible QRadar environments. Because QRadar is a security monitoring platform, unauthorized actions can weaken detection integrity even without data theft or outage.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 6.5 medium: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact. IBM identifies this as X-Force ID 174201. The source bundle does not include CWE details or the exact vulnerable component.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 is deployed and reachable by authenticated users. Risk depends on account access, role design, and whether affected versions remain in production.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not report CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public exploit availability. Treat this as a credible authenticated integrity risk, not as confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

Public details in the supplied bundle are limited. Analysis should focus on version confirmation, authenticated access paths, privilege boundaries, and audit evidence. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation, confidentiality impact, or a specific patch level beyond IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM support guidance for CVE-2020-4151 and X-Force ID 174201.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-provided fixes for affected QRadar versions when available.
  • Restrict QRadar access to trusted administrators and monitored networks.
  • Review low-privilege QRadar accounts for unnecessary permissions.
  • Monitor QRadar audit logs for unusual administrative or configuration actions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all QRadar SIEM deployments and record exact versions.
  • Confirm whether any instance runs 7.3.0 through 7.3.3.
  • Review IBM advisory status for the applicable fixed release or remediation.
  • Check QRadar user roles for excessive privileges.
  • Search logs for unauthorized changes by low-privilege accounts.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
6.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/I:H/AC:L/AV:N/C:N/S:U/A:N/PR:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4151Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 SIEM7.3.0, 7.3.3Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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