# CVE-2026-39809: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet…

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-39809-a-improper-neutralization-of-special-elements-used-in-an-sql  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-04-14  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-39809 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.7 · Published 2026-04-14

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientEMS 7.0 all versions may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via sending crafted requests

Technologies: [Fortinet Forticlientems](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/forticlientems). Vendors: [Fortinet](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/fortinet).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-39809 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-39809 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-39809?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.7, published 14 April 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Fortinet Forticlientems. The advisory does not name versions.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-39809?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-39809?** Check whether you run Fortinet Forticlientems. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Affected products

- Fortinet Forticlientems

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