CVE-2024-56462

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Privileged Backup Restoration in IBM QRadar

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-06-05

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-05-27

Last Modified

2026-06-05

Generated

2026-07-07

AI Q&A

2026-05-27

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2024-56462

EUVD

EUVD-2024-55601

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0
ibm	qradar_security_information_and_event_manager	7.5.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-552	The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
CWE-530	A backup file is stored in a directory or archive that is made accessible to unauthorized actors.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2024-56462 is a vulnerability in IBM QRadar versions 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 that allows a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive. This malicious archive can then be restored, which could enable the attacker to gain access to the underlying operating system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a significant impact as it allows a privileged user to escalate their access by uploading and restoring a malicious backup archive. This could lead to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system, potentially compromising the entire system's security, leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or further exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate CVE-2024-56462, it is important to apply the IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 03 (IF03), which updates affected components to patched versions.

This fix addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including the one allowing a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that could be restored to gain operating system access.

Applying the provided fix is the recommended immediate step to reduce the risk of exploitation.

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