CVE-2026-39809: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiClientEMS
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientEMS 7.0 all versions may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL injection. It affects multiple versions including 7.0, 7.2.x, and 7.4.x. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have high privileges and can lead to unauthorized code or command execution. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with functional exploit code available. Fortinet has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized execution of code or commands on affected FortiClientEMS systems. This impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker must have high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to affected FortiClientEMS versions. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update to on-premises deployments.
CVE-2026-39809: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiClientEMS
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientEMS 7.0 all versions may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL injection. It affects multiple versions including 7.0, 7.2.x, and 7.4.x. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have high privileges and can lead to unauthorized code or command execution. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with functional exploit code available. Fortinet has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized execution of code or commands on affected FortiClientEMS systems. This impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker must have high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to affected FortiClientEMS versions. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update to on-premises deployments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-07T15:24:05.925Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 69de5df182d89c981fb975ba
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 3:32:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 3:47:49 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 5:33:27 PM
Views: 6
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