Local Priv Esc via Improper Perms on QRadar 7.5 Configs
CVE-2025-0164 Published on September 14, 2025
IBM QRadar SIEM information disclosure
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 01 could allow a local privileged user to perform unauthorized actions on configuration files due to improper permission assignment.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-0164 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. When a resource is given a permissions setting that provides access to a wider range of actors than required, it could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, or the modification of that resource by unintended parties. This is especially dangerous when the resource is related to program configuration, execution or sensitive user data.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-0164
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Affected Versions
IBM QRadar SIEM:- Version 7.5, <= 7.5.0 UP13 IF01 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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