Findings

CVE-2026-35616

Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2026 · updated Jul 24, 2026 · Fortinet FortiClient EMS

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 3, 2026 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Apr 6, 2026 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Apr 9, 2026 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jul 24, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

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.

CISA due date Apr 9, 2026

Affected

  • cpe fortinet/forticlientems7.4.5
  • cpe fortinet/forticlientems7.4.6
  • vendor Fortinet FortiClient EMSversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2026-35616

    Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2026-35616

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-35616

    30-day exploitation probability 9.1%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-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.

    nvd.nist.gov

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