CVE-2026-21643

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.8 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-04-13), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 9.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.8EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 94%CVSS: 9.8Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc active · epss top5pct · epss high · public exploitExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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.

CVSS v3
9.8
EG Score
9.8(high)
EG Risk
99(Act)
EG Risk 99/100SSVC: Act

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity98% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability100% × 15%
Action: Fix now — active exploitation, automatable, high impact.
EPSS PROB
94%
EPSS %ILE
100%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

February 6, 2026

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated Jul 27, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-21643
generic

CVE-2026-21643/cve-2026-21643.py at main · 0xBlackash/CVE-2026-21643 · GitHub

https://github.com/0xBlackash/CVE-2026-21643/blob/main/cve-2026-21643.py
generic🔴 Active Exploitation

PSIRT | FortiGuard Labs

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

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 47× in last 7d / 192× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

Showing the most recent 100 of 460 total refreshes for this CVE.

  1. 2026-08-01 07:02 UTCGHSA enrichment
  2. 2026-08-01 03:01 UTCGHSA enrichment
  3. 2026-07-31 23:01 UTCGHSA enrichment
  4. 2026-07-31 19:01 UTCGHSA enrichment
  5. 2026-07-31 15:01 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  7. 2026-07-31 06:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  9. 2026-07-30 22:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
  10. 2026-07-30 18:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
  11. 2026-07-30 14:59 UTCGHSA enrichment
  12. 2026-07-30 10:58 UTCEG score recompute
  13. 2026-07-30 10:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  14. 2026-07-30 06:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
  15. 2026-07-30 02:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  16. 2026-07-29 22:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  17. 2026-07-29 19:27 UTCCISA KEV update
  18. 2026-07-29 18:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  19. 2026-07-29 14:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  20. 2026-07-29 10:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  21. 2026-07-29 06:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  22. 2026-07-29 02:53 UTCGHSA enrichment
  23. 2026-07-28 22:52 UTCGHSA enrichment
  24. 2026-07-28 18:51 UTCGHSA enrichment
  25. 2026-07-28 14:49 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  1. 2026-07-28 10:48 UTCGHSA enrichment
  2. 2026-07-28 06:47 UTCGHSA enrichment
  3. 2026-07-28 02:46 UTCGHSA enrichment
  4. 2026-07-27 22:46 UTCGHSA enrichment
  5. 2026-07-27 19:24 UTCCISA KEV update
  6. 2026-07-27 18:46 UTCGHSA enrichment
  7. 2026-07-27 17:17 UTCCISA KEV update
  8. 2026-07-27 14:46 UTCGHSA enrichment
  9. 2026-07-27 09:40 UTCGHSA enrichment
  10. 2026-07-27 05:40 UTCGHSA enrichment
  11. 2026-07-27 01:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  12. 2026-07-26 21:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  13. 2026-07-26 17:40 UTCEG score recompute
  14. 2026-07-26 17:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  15. 2026-07-26 14:54 UTCEPSS rescore
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  17. 2026-07-26 13:39 UTCEG score recompute
  18. 2026-07-26 13:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  19. 2026-07-26 09:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  20. 2026-07-26 05:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  21. 2026-07-26 01:39 UTCEG score recompute
  22. 2026-07-26 01:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  23. 2026-07-24 14:17 UTCEPSS rescore
  24. 2026-07-23 14:18 UTCEPSS rescore
  25. 2026-07-23 14:18 UTCEPSS rescore
  26. 2026-07-23 03:06 UTCEG score recompute
  27. 2026-07-22 23:16 UTCEG score recompute
  28. 2026-07-22 23:16 UTCGHSA enrichment
  29. 2026-07-22 19:40 UTCCISA KEV update
  30. 2026-07-22 19:16 UTCGHSA enrichment
  31. 2026-07-22 15:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  32. 2026-07-22 11:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  33. 2026-07-22 07:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  34. 2026-07-22 03:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  35. 2026-07-21 23:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
  36. 2026-07-21 17:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  37. 2026-07-21 14:37 UTCCISA KEV update
  38. 2026-07-21 13:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  39. 2026-07-21 09:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  40. 2026-07-21 05:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
  41. 2026-07-21 01:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  42. 2026-07-20 21:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
  43. 2026-07-20 17:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  45. 2026-07-20 09:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  47. 2026-07-20 01:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  48. 2026-07-19 21:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  49. 2026-07-19 17:58 UTCEG score recompute
  50. 2026-07-19 17:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  51. 2026-07-19 14:31 UTCEPSS rescore
  52. 2026-07-19 14:31 UTCEPSS rescore
  53. 2026-07-19 13:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  54. 2026-07-19 09:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  60. 2026-07-18 09:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  63. 2026-07-17 21:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  64. 2026-07-17 17:57 UTCGHSA enrichment
  65. 2026-07-17 13:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  66. 2026-07-17 09:55 UTCEG score recompute
  67. 2026-07-17 09:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  68. 2026-07-17 05:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  69. 2026-07-17 01:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  70. 2026-07-16 21:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  71. 2026-07-16 17:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  72. 2026-07-16 17:04 UTCCISA KEV update
  73. 2026-07-16 13:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  74. 2026-07-16 09:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  75. 2026-07-16 05:55 UTCGHSA enrichment

Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain. Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Nucleihttp/cves/2026/CVE-2026-21643.yaml
    First seen Jan 1, 2026

    Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.4 - SQL Injection

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2026-21643?
CVE-2026-21643 is a critical vulnerability published on February 6, 2026. 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.
When was CVE-2026-21643 disclosed?
CVE-2026-21643 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 6, 2026, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2026-21643 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-21643 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on April 13, 2026, affecting Fortinet FortiClient EMS. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-21643?
CVE-2026-21643 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-21643?
CVE-2026-21643 affects Fortinet FortiClient EMS. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2026-21643?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-21643, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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