CVE-2026-21742
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Cleartext Password Exposure in Fortinet FortiSOAR Secure Queries

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

Description
A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.5.0 through 7.5.2, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.3 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.5.0 through 7.5.1, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.3 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to view cleartext password in response for Secure Message Exchange and Radius queries, if configured
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21742
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22315
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
fortinet fortisoar From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.4 (exc)
fortinet fortisoar From 7.3.0 (inc) to 7.5.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-319 The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves the cleartext transmission of sensitive information, specifically passwords, which may be viewed by an authenticated attacker. Such exposure of sensitive data can potentially lead to non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of sensitive information during transmission.

However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the impact on compliance with these standards or regulations.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Fortinet FortiSOAR products, including both PaaS and on-premise versions across multiple releases. An authenticated attacker may be able to view cleartext passwords in responses related to Secure Message Exchange and Radius queries if these features are configured.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive passwords in cleartext, potentially compromising the security of the affected system. This exposure could lead to unauthorized access or further exploitation within the network or system where FortiSOAR is deployed.

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