Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-4271 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 Patch 2. An authenticated user could send a crafted command that QRadar executes with lower-privileged permissions. This is not a full unauthenticated takeover, but it matters because QRadar is a security monitoring platform and should have tightly controlled access. Exposure is most likely where IBM QRadar 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 Patch 2 is deployed and accessible to authenticated users, especially broad analyst, operator, or service accounts. Treat this as a medium-priority remediation item for QRadar environments. Prioritize faster if QRadar is reachable by many users, exposed outside management networks, or used in regulated security monitoring workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory QRadar deployments and identify versions 7.3.0 through 7.3.3 Patch 2.; Review IBM support guidance for CVE-2020-4271 and apply vendor-recommended updates.; Restrict QRadar access to trusted users and management networks..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:L/A:L/S:U/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/I:L/A:L/S:U/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/I:L/A:L/S:U/C:L/UI:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189651CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-qradar-cve20204271-command-exec (175897)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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