FortiClientEMS 7.4.5-7.4.6 Improper Access Control Exploit via Crafted Requests
CVE-2026-35616 Published on April 4, 2026
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 9, 2026: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-35616 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-35616 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-35616
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientEMS:- Version 7.4.5, <= 7.4.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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