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

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-04 00:38 – Updated: 2026-07-08 12:52
VLAI CISA CIRCL Previdian
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.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-03 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Escalation of privilege
Assigner
References
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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CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 0d73aeb8-1d1c-4cbc-aac1-7afabe08d689

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-35616

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-04-06 02:00 CEST

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-04-06
Asserted: 2026-04-06
Scope
Notes: Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability | Affected: Fortinet / FortiClient EMS | Description: Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-04-09 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): Please adhere to Fortinet's guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks. Check for signs of potential compromise on all internet accessible Fortinet products affected by this vulnerability. Apply any final mitigations provided by the vendor as soon as they become available. For more information please see: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35616
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-284
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product FortiClient EMS
Due Date 2026-04-09
Date Added 2026-04-06
Vendorproject Fortinet
Vulnerabilityname Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST | Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
CIRCL
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 9c351bf2-5999-41a6-ad31-e5c3770cd041

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-35616

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-04-06 17:38 CEST

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-04-06
Asserted: 2026-04-06
Last Seen: 2026-04-06
Created: 2026-10-02 08:56 CEST | Updated: 2026-04-06 17:38 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 8b46b5f5-2193-4c1c-bbdd-4deaf7806ded

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-35616

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-05-28 18:35 CEST

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-05-28
Asserted: 2026-05-28
Scope
Notes: A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.5 through 7.4.6 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute... | Affected: Fortinet / FortiClientEMS | CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.09098 | Used in malware: unknown | Listed 5 days ahead of CISA KEV | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian

Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.5 through 7.4.6 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute...
Cve Id CVE-2026-35616
Vendor Fortinet
Ghsa Id None
Product FortiClientEMS
Added Date 2026-05-28T16:35:05.000Z
Cvss Score 9.1
Epss Score 0.09098
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity CRITICAL
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.95158
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2026-35616
Ahead Of Cisa Kev 
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Not Yet In Cisa Kev False
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST | Updated: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
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