CVE-2024-45636: IBM Security QRadar EDR 3.12 through 3.12.24 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a loca

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45636 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting security qradar edr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Security QRadar EDR 3.12 through 3.12.24 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256, CWE-522
Published	2026-06-11
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-11 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security qradar edr UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.12 and < 3.12.25

Fixed in: 3.12.25

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-qradar-edr || rpm -q security-qradar-edr || security-qradar-edr --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.12.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-qradar-edr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade security-qradar-edr

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-qradar-edr sudo apt install security-qradar-edr=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12> sudo apt-mark hold security-qradar-edr

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-qradar-edr sudo dnf downgrade security-qradar-edr-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12> sudo dnf versionlock add security-qradar-edr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45636?

security qradar edr: upgrade to 3.12.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45636 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45636 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-45636 affect?

CVE-2024-45636 affects security qradar edr. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). IBM Security QRadar EDR 3.12 through 3.12.24 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45636?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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