#VU98146 Overly permissive cross-domain whitelist in Security QRadar EDR - CVE-2024-45642

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98146

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45642

CWE-ID: CWE-942

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Security QRadar EDR
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass the CORS protection mechanism.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of the "Origin" HTTP header that is supplied within HTTP request. A remote attacker can supply arbitrary value via the "Origin" HTTP header, bypass implemented CORS protection mechanism and perform cross-site scripting attacks against the vulnerable application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Security QRadar EDR : 3.12.0 - 3.12.11

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172212

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.