CVE-2025-25022: IBM QRadar Suite Software 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-25022 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting cloud pak for security, qradar suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM QRadar Suite Software 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 could allow an unauthenticated user in the environment to obtain highly sensitive information in configuration files.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-260
Published	2025-06-03
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

2025-06-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm cloud pak for security UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.10.0.0 and <= 1.10.11.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.10.11.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.10.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-pak-for-security || rpm -q cloud-pak-for-security || cloud-pak-for-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.10.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-pak-for-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud-pak-for-security

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 1.10.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud-pak-for-security sudo apt install cloud-pak-for-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold cloud-pak-for-security

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

dnf --showduplicates list cloud-pak-for-security sudo dnf downgrade cloud-pak-for-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-pak-for-security

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.

ibm qradar suite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.10.12.0 and <= 1.11.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.11.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.10.12.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qradar-suite || rpm -q qradar-suite || qradar-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qradar-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qradar-suite

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 1.10.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qradar-suite sudo apt install qradar-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.12.0> sudo apt-mark hold qradar-suite

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

dnf --showduplicates list qradar-suite sudo dnf downgrade qradar-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.10.12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add qradar-suite

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-2025-25022?

cloud pak for security: upgrade to newer than 1.10.11.0; qradar suite: upgrade to newer than 1.11.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25022 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25022 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-2025-25022 affect?

CVE-2025-25022 affects cloud pak for security, qradar suite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). IBM QRadar Suite Software 1.10.12.0 through 1.11.2.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 could allow an unauthenticated user in the environment to obtain highly sensitive information in configuration files.

How urgent is CVE-2025-25022?

Priority 40/100. Critical severity

Related CVEs

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