Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

Date Apr 13, 2026
Type KEV
Signal Known exploited
Vendor / Product Fortinet ยท FortiClient EMS
CVE CVE-2026-21643
Known exploited CVE-2026-21643

Summary

Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-21643 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. CISA remediation deadline: 2026-04-16. Treat remediation as urgent.

Operator check

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Sources

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