CVE-2026-35616 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlientems	7.4.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099Vendor AdvisoryPatch
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-35616?

CVE-2026-35616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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.

How severe is CVE-2026-35616?

CVE-2026-35616 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35616?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlientems.