FortiClient EMS 1.2 · Version Status
FortiClient EMS 1.2 End of Life Date
FortiClient EMS 1.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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FortiClient EMS 1.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1729 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 15, 2021
1729 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.2
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 15, 2017
FortiClient EMS 1.2 series
Lifecycle detail
FortiClient EMS 1.2 was released on June 15, 2017 and support ended on December 15, 2021 — a supported lifespan of 4 years and 6 months, in line with the 4 years and 6 months median for FortiClient EMS releases. It has been without security patches for 4 years and 9 months. 3 newer FortiClient EMS releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended FortiClient EMS 1.2 support is available
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All FortiClient EMS Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0 |
Apr 9, 2020 |
EOL |
| → 1.2 |
1.2 |
Dec 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0 |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.2 |
6.2 |
Oct 16, 2023 |
EOL |
| 6.4 |
6.4 |
Nov 12, 2024 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0 |
Oct 27, 2025 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2 |
Aug 1, 2027 |
Active |
| 7.4 |
7.4 |
Dec 3, 2028 |
Active |
What does FortiClient EMS 1.2 end of life mean?
When FortiClient EMS 1.2 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running FortiClient EMS 1.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to FortiClient EMS 8.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does FortiClient EMS 1.2 reach end of life?
FortiClient EMS 1.2 reached end of life on December 15, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is FortiClient EMS 1.2 still supported?
No. FortiClient EMS 1.2 reached end of life on December 15, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from FortiClient EMS 1.2?
The recommended upgrade from FortiClient EMS 1.2 is
FortiClient EMS 8.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
FortiClient EMS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running FortiClient EMS 1.2 past EOL?
When FortiClient EMS 1.2 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL FortiClient EMS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.