CVE-2020-5013 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 are susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive information or memory resource consumption.

Understanding CVE-2020-5013

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3 and 7.4 are at risk of XXE attacks, posing a high severity threat.

What is CVE-2020-5013?

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 may be vulnerable to XXE attacks when processing XML data, allowing remote attackers to exploit the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5013

CVSS Base Score: 7.1 (High Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Availability Impact: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:H/PR:L/UI:N/AC:L/A:L/I:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5013

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 are affected by an XXE vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks on the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: QRadar SIEM
Vendor: IBM
Versions: 7.3, 7.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious XML data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate action and long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-5013.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the QRadar SIEM software.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running QRadar SIEM are updated with the latest security patches.