CVE-2018-1650 : What You Need to Know

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2 and 7.3 are affected by a vulnerability involving hard-coded credentials that could potentially allow unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2018-1650

This CVE involves the utilization of hard-coded credentials in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2 and 7.3, which may enable unauthorized individuals to bypass authentication set by the administrator.

What is CVE-2018-1650?

The vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2 and 7.3 allows attackers to exploit hard-coded credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1650

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with high confidentiality impact, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1650

Vulnerability Description

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2 and 7.3 contain hard-coded credentials that could be exploited by attackers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: QRadar SIEM
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 7.2, 7.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends applying the official fix provided by the vendor.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Install the official fix or patch released by IBM to address the hard-coded credentials vulnerability.