CVE-2026-35616
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CVE-2026-35616 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 88.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlientems | 7.4.5 |
| Fortinet | Forticlientems | 7.4.6 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-35616US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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