CVE-2016-9738 json
IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromi…
published 2017-06-27 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10539
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 119783.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM Security QRadar SIEM
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-254 7PK - Security Features
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004926
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/119783
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/99266
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9738
- NVD CVE-2016-9738
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