CVE-2016-9738 Weak cryptography in Security QRadar SIEM
IBM QRadar allows weak passwords by default, enabling attackers to compromise user accounts through brute-force or guessing attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-9738?
CVE-2016-9738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 27 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 119783.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-9738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager
- CVE-2019-4210 Auth bypass in QRadar SIEM
- CVE-2014-3062 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2025-33117 IBM QRadar SIEM command execution
- CVE-2020-4512 Command injection in QRadar SIEM
- CVE-2015-2011 Command injection in n/a
All Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerabilities
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw5r-h8gx-vxc9.