Clear-text credentials retrievable with IP modification for LDAP
CVSSv3 Score: 4.1 A Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format vulnerability [CWE-257] in FortiSOAR may allow an authenticated remote attacker to retrieve Service account password via server address modification in LDAP configuration. Revised on 2026-04-14 00:00:00
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An attacker can retrieve service account passwords due to storing passwords in a recoverable format.
- Who is affected
- Authenticated remote users of FortiSOAR.
- Urgency
- This vulnerability poses a risk of credential exposure and should be remediated promptly.
- Action
- Update FortiSOAR to the latest version to secure password storage.
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Details
Original advisory: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-105
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-225740.27% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 18% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-22574 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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