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CVE-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.

Scores

9.8
CVSS 9.8 out of 10, critical severity.
9.1%
EPSS 9.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
4 April 2026
Last changed
24 July 2026
NVD status
Analyzed
Severity
Critical, CVSS 9.8 out of 10 (version 3.1)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
Affects
  • fortinet forticlientems
Known exploited
Yes. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 6 April 2026.
EPSS
9.1% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 95).

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