CVE-2026-35616 (GCVE-0-2026-35616)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-04 00:38 – Updated: 2026-04-04 03:55
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Summary
A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.5 through 7.4.6 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Escalation of privilege
Assigner
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Fortinet FortiClientEMS Affected: 7.4.5 , ≤ 7.4.6 (semver)
    cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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