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Fortinet FortiClient EMS Authenticated SQLi (FG-IR-25-735)

high Nessus Plugin ID 288872

Synopsis

The remote host is missing a security update.

Description

The version of Fortinet FortiClient EMS installed on the remote host is affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the FG-IR-25-735 advisory:

 - An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiClientEMS may allow an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permission to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. (CVE-2025-59922)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to the vendor-provided fixed release.

See Also

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-735

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 288872

File Name: fortinet_forticlient_ems_FG-IR-25-735.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 1/16/2026

Updated: 1/16/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Fortinet FortiClient EMS

Patch Publication Date: 1/13/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/13/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-59922

IAVA: 2026-A-0052