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CVE-2025-59922VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2025-59922: Fortinet FortiClientEMS · Execute unauthorized code or commands

Affects Fortinet FortiClientEMSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.8Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
7.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 94% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 13 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
FortinetFortiClientEMSAffected
  • >=7.4.3 <=7.4.4
  • >=7.4.0 <=7.4.1
  • >=7.2.0 <=7.2.10
  • >=7.0.0 <=7.0.13
Fixed in–

CPE configurations (29)

  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-suggested

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict FortiClientEMS administrative access strictly to trusted personnel and networks, employing network segmentation and zero-trust principles. 2) Enforce strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts to reduce risk from credential compromise. 3) Monitor FortiClientEMS logs and database query patterns for anomalous or unauthorized SQL commands indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Apply principle of least privilege by limiting read-only admin permissions only to necessary users and regularly reviewing access rights. 5) Prepare for patch deployment by closely monitoring Fortinet advisories and testing updates in controlled environments before production rollout. 6) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) capable of detecting and blocking SQL injection patterns targeting FortiClientEMS interfaces. 7) Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on FortiClientEMS to identify potential exploitation vectors. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive patch management tailored to this specific vulnerability.

Description

CVE-2025-59922 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Fortinet FortiClientEMS. It allows an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permissions to execute unauthorized SQL commands via crafted HTTP/HTTPS requests. Exploitation can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No user interaction is required, but authentication with elevated privileges is necessary. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, and no patches have been linked at the time of publication. European organizations using FortiClientEMS for endpoint management are at risk, especially in countries with high Fortinet market penetration. Mitigation requires strict access control, monitoring for unusual SQL activity, and prompt application of vendor patches once available. The vulnerability’s CVSS score is 6.8, reflecting significant impact but requiring authenticated access. Countries like Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands are likely most affected due to their extensive use of Fortinet products and critical infrastructure reliance on endpoint security management.

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