CVE-2026-35616

Name: CVE-2026-35616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-04T01:16:39.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 88.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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 88.50% 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

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

88.50%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 9, 2026.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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: Apr 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-35616?

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.

How severe is CVE-2026-35616?

CVE-2026-35616 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 88.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35616?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST