# CVE-2026-21643: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.4 may a

Fortinet's advisory names FortiClientEMS 7.4.4 and says the fix is to upgrade to 7.4.5 or above. The CVSS score is 9.1 (critical), and no vendor severity rating is given.

- Severity: CVSS 9.1 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: 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
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2026-04-13, remediation due 2026-04-16
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 7.4.5
- Published: 2026-02-06 · Updated: 2026-04-14

## Summary

The vulnerability affects Fortinet FortiClientEMS, an endpoint management server product. An unauthenticated attacker could send specially crafted web requests to run unauthorized code or commands on the affected system.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Fortinet FortiClientEMS: 7.4.4

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Fortinet, upgrade to a fixed version (7.4.5) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

This SQL injection flaw in FortiClientEMS may allow an unauthenticated attacker to run unauthorized code or commands on the system. It happens because special characters in SQL commands are not properly neutralized.

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

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The advisory names FortiClientEMS 7.4.4. The checked facts list no wider version range or extra setup conditions. Check the installed FortiClientEMS version against that release.

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

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade FortiClientEMS to 7.4.5 or above. No workaround is listed in the checked facts.

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

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-13, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2026-21643

## Related

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## References

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

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