CVE-2024-56462 IBM QRadar SIEM is vulnerable to using components with known vulnerabilities

High 7.2 Published Updated

A privileged user can upload a malicious backup archive to gain access to the underlying operating system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-56462?

CVE-2024-56462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that could be restored and used to gain access to the underlying operating system.

Weakness: CWE-552, CWE-530

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-56462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38rq-qmc9-cq4f.

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