CVE-2026-35616 (GCVE-0-2026-35616)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-04-04 00:38
Modified
2026-04-07 15:58
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CWE
- CWE-284 - Escalation of privilege
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.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiClientEMS |
Version: 7.4.5 ≤ 7.4.6 cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2026-04-06
Due date: 2026-04-09
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.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: 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
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Sightings
| Author | Source | Type | Date |
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Nomenclature
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