CVE detail
CVE-2026-35616: Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog · back to feed
Vendor / product
Fortinet · FortiClient EMS
- Date added (KEV)
- Apr 06, 2026
- CISA due date
- Apr 09, 2026
- Ransomware campaign use
- Unknown
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.
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Technical detail
From CISA
Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
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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- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-35616US Government Resource
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