IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 Rogue Privilege Escalation via Update Script
CVE-2025-36007 Published on October 27, 2025
IBM QRadar SIEM incorrect privilege assignment
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 Update Pack 13 Independent Fix 02 is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper privilege assignment to an update script.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36007 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-36007
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Affected Versions
IBM QRadar SIEM:- Version 7.5.0, <= 7.5.0 UP13 IF02 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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