CVE-2023-48788A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiClientEMS 7.0.1 through 7.0.10 allows attacker to e…
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CISA lists it as known exploited since Mar 25, 2024; federal agencies had to remediate by Apr 15, 2024, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.
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A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiClientEMS 7.0.1 through 7.0.10 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
- CVSS
- 9.3 CRITICAL (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-89
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Mar 25, 2024; federal remediation due Apr 15, 2024; known ransomware useApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 98.45% (percentile 100)
- Assigned by
- fortinet
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Oct 21, 2025
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Fortinet FortiClientEMS fortinet:forticlientems (from the name) | from 7.2.0 through 7.2.2; from 7.0.1 through 7.0.10 | CNA record |
fortinet forticlient_enterprise_management_server fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server | from 7.2.0 through 7.2.2; from 7.0.1 through 7.0.10 | CISA ADP |
fortinet forticlient_enterprise_management_server fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server | from 7.0.1 before 7.0.11; from 7.2.0 before 7.2.3 | NVD |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788us-government-resource
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