FKIE_CVE-2026-35616

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-04-04 01:16 - Updated: 2026-04-06 18:12
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
References
psirt@fortinet.comhttps://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099Vendor Advisory, Patch
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-35616US Government Resource
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
fortinet forticlientems 7.4.5
fortinet forticlientems 7.4.6
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  "cisaExploitAdd": "2026-04-06",
  "cisaRequiredAction": "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.",
  "cisaVulnerabilityName": "Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability",
  "configurations": [
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  "id": "CVE-2026-35616",
  "lastModified": "2026-04-06T18:12:57.863",
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV31": [
      {
        "cvssData": {
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH",
          "baseScore": 9.8,
          "baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
          "version": "3.1"
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  "published": "2026-04-04T01:16:39.720",
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}


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