{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/qradar-7.5.0-up15-interim-fix-002/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.2,"id":"CVE-2024-56462"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["QRadar 7.5.0","QRadar 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","cve","ibm"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["IBM"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2024-56462 affects IBM QRadar versions 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002. This vulnerability allows a user with elevated privileges within the QRadar application to upload a specially crafted, malicious backup archive. Upon restoring this compromised backup, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system hosting the QRadar instance. This can lead to a complete compromise of the QRadar system and potentially the wider network it monitors. Defenders should prioritize patching and monitoring for suspicious backup activity to prevent exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker gains initial privileged access to the QRadar web interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious backup archive containing altered system files or scripts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe privileged attacker uploads the malicious backup archive through the QRadar backup/restore functionality.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker initiates a restore operation using the uploaded malicious backup archive.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the restoration process, the malicious files overwrite legitimate system files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scheduled task or system service executes the replaced malicious files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains remote access to the underlying operating system with elevated privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker can perform lateral movement, data exfiltration, or other malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2024-56462 allows a privileged user to escalate their privileges to the operating system level on the QRadar appliance. This could lead to complete compromise of the QRadar instance and the sensitive security data it manages. The attacker can then pivot to other systems on the network, potentially impacting numerous systems. Given QRadar\u0026rsquo;s role in security monitoring, a successful attack can blind the organization to other ongoing threats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the latest patches and interim fixes for IBM QRadar to address CVE-2024-56462.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor QRadar logs for unusual activity related to backup and restore operations, specifically uploads from unexpected sources and subsequent restore jobs.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict access control policies for the QRadar web interface to limit who can upload and restore backups.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Suspicious QRadar Backup Upload\u0026rdquo; to identify suspicious backup uploads based on file extension or content.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly review QRadar user privileges and remove any unnecessary access rights to minimize the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable audit logging on the underlying operating system to detect unauthorized file modifications or process executions following a restore operation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-27T14:18:55Z","date_published":"2026-05-27T14:18:55Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-qradar-privilege-escalation/","summary":"IBM QRadar 7.5.0 through 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002 is vulnerable to CVE-2024-56462, enabling a privileged user to upload a malicious backup archive that, upon restoration, leads to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system.","title":"IBM QRadar Vulnerability CVE-2024-56462 Allows Privilege Escalation via Malicious Backup Upload","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-qradar-privilege-escalation/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — QRadar 7.5.0 UP15 Interim Fix 002","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}