CVE-2026-35616
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.5 through 7.4.6 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute...
5 days faster than CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Apr 04, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 01, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.1 Critical
- EPSS
- 88.5%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet |
FortiClientEMS
|
7.4.5 to <= 7.4.6 |
Affected |
CVE References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099 fortiguard.fortinet.com · CVE Record https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-099
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-05-28 16:35 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-06-01 12:43 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-06-02 14:02 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-35616.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-01 12:43:11 UTC · CVE
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-09 11:16:49 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Access Control
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-35616.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
Recent Mentions
DarkWebInformer · May 28, 2026
Fortinet has disclosed a critical authentication bypass affecting FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS).
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2026-06-09 11:16:49 UTC · 0 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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11:16 UTC about 1 month ago11:16 UTC · about 1 month ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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14:02 UTC about 2 months ago14:02 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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15:34 UTC about 2 months ago15:34 UTC · about 2 months ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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12:43 UTC about 2 months ago12:43 UTC · about 2 months ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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16:35 UTC about 2 months ago16:35 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:38 UTC 4 months ago00:38 UTC · 4 months ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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23:49 UTC 4 months ago23:49 UTC · 4 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2026-35616
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2026-35616",
"title": "A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.5 thro...",
"affected_vendor": "Fortinet",
"affected_product": "FortiClientEMS",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.1,
"epss_score": 0.88505,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}