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…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-04-06, remediation due 2026-04-09)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-284
- Published
- 2026-04-04
- Last modified
- 2026-07-24
- NVD status
- Analyzed
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.
Affected products
- fortinet forticlientems
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-04-09.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-35616
FAQ
Is CVE-2026-35616 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-35616 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-04-06, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-04-09. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-35616?
CVE-2026-35616 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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- CVE-2026-39808 — Fortinet FortiSandbox
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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