CVE-2020-5013

Name: CVE-2020-5013
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-05T16:15:07.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5013 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 may vulnerable to a 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 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 may vulnerable to a 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: 193245.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th 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, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.4.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193245VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6449690Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193245VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6449690Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5013?

How severe is CVE-2020-5013?

CVE-2020-5013 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5013?

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