CVE-2020-4510

Name: CVE-2020-4510
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T13:15:11.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4510 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 182365.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, <= 7.3.2
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182365VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6246133Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182365VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6246133Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4510?

How severe is CVE-2020-4510?

CVE-2020-4510 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4510?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST