CVE-2025-32932 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Fortinet's FortiSOAR product, specifically versions 6.4.0 through 7.6.0 and all intermediate releases listed. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the FortiSOAR web user interface (WEB UI). An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts into stored service requests, which are then rendered in the web interface without adequate sanitization. This stored XSS can lead to execution of unauthorized code or commands within the context of the victim's browser session. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), but requires low privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R), with high attack complexity (AC:H). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact on confidentiality is high (C:H), integrity is low (I:L), and availability is none (A:N). No known exploits are currently in the wild. The vulnerability affects multiple major versions of FortiSOAR, a Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform used to streamline security operations. The flaw could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform actions on behalf of legitimate users within the FortiSOAR environment, potentially undermining incident response processes and security automation workflows.

For European organizations using FortiSOAR, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive security operations data and incident response activities. Since FortiSOAR integrates with various security tools and manages automated workflows, exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to security alerts, playbooks, and potentially sensitive organizational data. The XSS attack could enable attackers to steal session cookies or tokens, leading to account takeover or privilege escalation within the SOAR platform. This could disrupt security operations, delay incident response, and increase the risk of further compromise. Given the medium severity and the requirement for authentication and user interaction, the threat is more pronounced in environments where multiple users have access to FortiSOAR and where phishing or social engineering could be used to trigger the malicious payload. European organizations in critical infrastructure sectors, finance, and government that rely heavily on FortiSOAR for security automation may face elevated risks, potentially impacting regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should promptly apply any patches or updates released by Fortinet addressing CVE-2025-32932 once available. In the absence of patches, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within FortiSOAR, particularly in service request fields. Restrict FortiSOAR user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the impact of compromised accounts. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) to mitigate risks from stolen credentials. Monitor FortiSOAR logs for unusual activity indicative of XSS exploitation attempts. Conduct user awareness training to reduce the likelihood of users triggering malicious payloads. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting FortiSOAR interfaces. Network segmentation can limit attacker lateral movement if exploitation occurs. Regularly review and audit FortiSOAR configurations and integrations to ensure security best practices are maintained.