CVE-2024-56462: IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious backup

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-56462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting qradar security information and event manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-530, CWE-552
Published	2026-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-27 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm qradar security information and event manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5.0 · 7.5.0 update_pack_1 · 7.5.0 update_pack_10 · 7.5.0 update_pack_11 · 7.5.0 update_pack_12 · 7.5.0 update_pack_13 · 7.5.0 update_pack_13_interim_fix_01 · 7.5.0 update_pack_13_interim_fix_02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qradar-security-information-and-event-manager || rpm -q qradar-security-information-and-event-manager || qradar-security-information-and-event-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qradar-security-information-and-event-manager sudo apt install qradar-security-information-and-event-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold qradar-security-information-and-event-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list qradar-security-information-and-event-manager sudo dnf downgrade qradar-security-information-and-event-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add qradar-security-information-and-event-manager

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.

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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-2024-56462?

qradar security information and event manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56462 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56462 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-2024-56462 affect?

CVE-2024-56462 affects qradar security information and event manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-56462?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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