CVE-2025-36114: IBM QRadar SOAR Plugin App 1.0.0 through 5.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the sy

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36114 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting soar qradar plugin app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM QRadar SOAR Plugin App 1.0.0 through 5.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-22
Published	2025-08-20
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

2025-08-20 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm soar qradar plugin app UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0 and <= 5.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy soar-qradar-plugin-app || rpm -q soar-qradar-plugin-app || soar-qradar-plugin-app --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade soar-qradar-plugin-app

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade soar-qradar-plugin-app

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 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison soar-qradar-plugin-app sudo apt install soar-qradar-plugin-app=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold soar-qradar-plugin-app

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

dnf --showduplicates list soar-qradar-plugin-app sudo dnf downgrade soar-qradar-plugin-app-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add soar-qradar-plugin-app

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-2025-36114?

soar qradar plugin app: upgrade to newer than 5.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36114 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36114 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-2025-36114 affect?

CVE-2025-36114 affects soar qradar plugin app. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IBM QRadar SOAR Plugin App 1.0.0 through 5.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the

How urgent is CVE-2025-36114?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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