Is CVE-2018-13374 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-13374 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-13374 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-13374 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-13374?

CVE-2018-13374 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-13374

Published: September 8, 2022

EPSS:1.58%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:81.3th

Official Description

Fortinet FortiOS and FortiADC contain an improper access control vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain the LDAP server login credentials configured in FortiGate by pointing a LDAP server connectivity test request to a rogue LDAP server.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortinet FortiOS and FortiADC Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-09-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-29⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiADC allows an attacker to obtain LDAP server login credentials. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.01585 indicate confirmed exploitation and a notable likelihood of future exploitation.

This vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. The attack involves pointing a LDAP server connectivity test request to a rogue LDAP server.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Fortinet FortiOS and FortiADC. Review and secure LDAP server configurations and credentials.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-13374 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-13374 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.