CVE-2026-21643
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-21643 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | fortinet |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-02-06 09:15:49 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-14 14:21:18 UTC |
| Description | An improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.4 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.431380000 probability, percentile 0.975070000 (date 2026-04-22)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-04-13; due 2026-04-16; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-89 | CWE-89 Execute unauthorized code or commands
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.1 | CRITICAL | 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 |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Product | FortiClient EMS |
| Name | Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Notes | https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-1142 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21643 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Fortinet | Forticlientems | 7.4.4 | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Fortinet | FortiClientEMS | affected 7.4.4 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/0xBlackash/CVE-2026-21643/blob/main/cve-2026-21643.py | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | github.com | Exploit |
| fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-1142 | [email protected] | fortiguard.fortinet.com | Vendor Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2026-21643 added to CISA KEV |
Solutions
CNA: Upgrade to upcoming FortiClientEMS version 8.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiClientEMS version 7.4.5 or above
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.