CVE-2020-9287: fortinet forticlient_emergency_management_server Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 15-03-2020Last modified 13-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-9287 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in fortinet forticlient_emergency_management_server. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.42%
0%100%
Low · -0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A untrusted search path vulnerability in Fortinet may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via network exploitable
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
Medium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
35%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.18 pp
From 0.60% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-426Untrusted Search PathThe product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
- CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
Affected systems
Fortinet2 products
- forticlient_emergency_management_server≤ 6.2.1
- forticlientems≥ 06.02.00, ≤ 06.02.01 | 6.0.8 | ≥ 06.00.00, ≤ 06.00.06 | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.0.*
1 vendor · 2 products