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Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in FortiClient EMS

Indian – Computer Emergency Response Team (https://www.cert-in.org.in)

Severity Rating: CRITICAL

Software Affected

FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) version 7.4.4

Overview

A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Target Audience:

All organizations and administrators using affected FortiClientEMS deployments.

Risk Assessment:

Very high risk of remote code execution and system compromise

Impact Assessment:

Potential for execution of arbitrary code leading to complete compromise of the affected FortiClientEMS system and managed endpoints.

Description

FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) is used to centrally manage FortiClient endpoint security deployments within an organization.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in FortiClient EMS due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this SQL injection flaw by sending specially crafted requests to the EMS administrative interface, leading to execution of arbitrary code or commands on the affected system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the EMS service.

Solution

Apply appropriate updates as mentioned by the vendor:

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-1142

Vendor Information

Fortinet Inc.

https://www.fortinet.com

References

 

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-1142

CVE Name

CVE-2026-21643

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Postal address:

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Government of India

Electronics Niketan

6, C.G.O. Complex

New Delhi-110 003

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