[ CVE-2026-21643 · Published 6 Feb 2026 ]
Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-04-13
- EPSS: 94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official 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.
CISA: 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.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 16 Apr 2026): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-1142Vendor Advisory
- github.com/0xBlackash/CVE-2026-21643/blob/main/cve-2026-21643.pyExploit
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource