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The CVE-2025-36114 vulnerability affects IBM QRadar SOAR Plugin App from versions 1.0.0 to 5.6.0. It is a directory traversal flaw that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the system. The issue arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input in URL requests. Attackers can exploit this by sending specially crafted HTTP requests containing directory traversal sequences such as “/../”. These sequences manipulate the file path resolution process. When the application processes these malicious requests, it fails to restrict access to intended directories. Consequently, attackers can navigate outside the application’s root directory. This enables them to read sensitive system files like /etc/passwd, configuration files, or logs. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without authentication. It leverages the plugin’s file handling mechanisms. The lack of input validation allows the traversal sequences to be interpreted as part of the file path. This can lead to disclosure of critical information. Compromised data may include credentials, encryption keys, or operational data. Since QRadar SOAR is a security tool, exploitation undermines the entire security posture. The vulnerability is critical due to the potential for full system compromise. Affected versions must be upgraded to patched releases. IBM has addressed this in subsequent versions after 5.6.0. Users should immediately apply the latest updates to mitigate the risk.
Platform: IBM QRadar SOAR
Version: 1.0.0 to 5.6.0
Vulnerability: Directory Traversal
Severity: Critical
Date: 08/20/2025
Prediction: Patch available now
What Undercode Say:
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curl -s “http://
wget –quiet -O- “http://
python3 -c “import requests; r = requests.get(‘http://
How Exploit:
Craft malicious URL requests with directory traversal sequences (/../) to target vulnerable IBM QRadar SOAR Plugin App endpoints, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive system files remotely.
Protection from this CVE:
Upgrade to patched versions, implement input validation, deploy web application firewalls, and restrict file system permissions.
Impact:
Unauthorized file disclosure, credential theft, system compromise, and degraded security posture.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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