CVE-2026-59836
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CVE-2026-59836 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper certificate validation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, FortiClientEMS 7.2 all versions may allow attacker to information disclosure via <insert attack vector here>. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper certificate validation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, FortiClientEMS 7.2 all versions may allow attacker to information disclosure via <insert attack vector here>
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlientems | >= 7.2.0, <= 7.4.1 |
| Fortinet | Forticlientems | >= 7.4.3, < 7.4.6 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-147Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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