How severe is CVE-2020-9287?

CVE-2020-9287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9287?

CVE-2020-9287 affects Fortinet Forticlient Emergency Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-9287 published?

CVE-2020-9287 was published on 2020-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9287

CVE-2020-9287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Emergency Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Emergency Management Server
Published: 2020-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient EMS online installer 6.2.1 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientEMSOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9287?: An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient EMS online installer 6.2.1 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientEMSOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9287?: CVE-2020-9287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9287?: CVE-2020-9287 affects Fortinet Forticlient Emergency Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-9287 published?: CVE-2020-9287 was published on 2020-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-060

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_emergency_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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