FortiClient EMS emergency patch for exploited flaw

Original reporting date: 2026-04-05 · Source: BleepingComputer

What happened

Fortinet released an emergency fix for CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient Enterprise Management Server following reports of exploitation.

Why it matters to businesses

Central endpoint management tools hold broad privileges and can magnify an incident if compromised.

Practical IT checklist

• Apply the correct hotfix for the deployed version.
• Audit logs for unexpected actions or changes.
• Limit exposure of the management console.

Source and full reporting: BleepingComputer ↗

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