CVE-2026-5522
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CVE-2026-5522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 005 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 005 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | QRadar | >= 7.5.0, <= 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 005 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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