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How the CVE Works:
CVE-2025-33117 exploits a misconfiguration in IBM QRadar SIEM (versions 7.5 through 7.5.0 Update Package 12), where a privileged user can manipulate configuration files to upload a malicious autoupdate package. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system with elevated privileges, leading to potential full system compromise. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of autoupdate files, enabling remote code execution under the context of the QRadar service account.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: IBM QRadar SIEM
Version: 7.5 – 7.5.0 UP12
Vulnerability: Arbitrary Command Execution
Severity: Critical
Date: 07/25/2025
Prediction: Expected Patch: 08/15/2025
What Undercode Say:
Analytics:
grep -r "autoupdate" /opt/qradar/conf/ curl -X POST --data-binary @malicious_pkg.zip https://<qradar_host>/autoupdate/upload
How Exploit:
- Modify `update_config.xml` to point to a malicious package.
- Use privileged access to trigger autoupdate.
- Execute payload via QRadar service context.
Protection from this CVE:
- Restrict write access to config files.
- Disable autoupdate until patched.
- Apply IBM’s upcoming security patch.
Impact:
- Full system compromise.
- Unauthorized data access.
- Lateral movement in network.
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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