Hardcoded symmetric encryption key for Postgresql
CVSSv3 Score: 5.2 A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE 321] in FortiClientEMS may allow an attacker in possession of an encrypted dump of the database to decrypt it. Revised on 2026-04-14 00:00:00
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A hard-coded symmetric encryption key allows an attacker to decrypt an encrypted database dump.
- Who is affected
- Users of FortiClientEMS with access to the encrypted database.
- Urgency
- This vulnerability can lead to sensitive data exposure and should be remediated as soon as possible.
- Action
- Update FortiClientEMS to the latest version to eliminate the hard-coded key.
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Details
Original advisory: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-107
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-2026-398100.10% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 1% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-39810 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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