Fortinet Security Update – 05 April 2026

Fortinet has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability affecting FortiClient EMS versions 7.4.5 through 7.4.6

The addressed vulnerability could allow the remote attacker to gain elevated privileges, execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests, and gain access to the affected systems.

FortiClient EMS API Authentication and Authorization Bypass Vulnerability (CVE- 2026-35616):

  • CVSS: 9.1
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Gain Access

It should be highlighted that Fortinet is aware that the vulnerability “CVE-2026- 35616″ is being exploited in the wild.

Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-35616

Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Fortinet Security Advisory

References