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CVE-2026-35616

FortiClientEMS - FortiClient

Fortinet CVSS 9.8 Updated April 6, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A critical vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.4.5 through 7.4.6 allows unauthorized code execution via crafted requests, posing a significant risk to system security. This improper access control vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a high-priority issue for immediate attention."

Anticipated Attack Path

  1. 1. An attacker sends crafted requests to the FortiClientEMS system
  2. 2. The system, due to improper access control, fails to authenticate the request properly
  3. 3. The attacker gains the ability to execute unauthorized code or commands on the system

Am I Vulnerable?

  • Is your FortiClientEMS version between 7.4.5 and 7.4.6?
  • Are your systems exposed to the internet or accessible by untrusted networks?
  • Have you applied the latest security patches from Fortinet for FortiClientEMS?

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Admin Portal
Target Asset FortiClientEMS-Admin-Portal
Standard Path Management Plane / Web UI

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details above to verify your version against vendor advisories.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Potential service disruption during patch application

Internal Work Notes

High-priority security vulnerability in FortiClientEMS requiring immediate patching to prevent unauthorized code execution.

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Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Original NVD 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."

Related Fortinet Threats

Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.