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CVE-2023-48788

Published: Mar 12, 2024Updated: Oct 24, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-89
NVD MITRE
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
EPSS Score
98.5%
Top 0.1%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Mar 25, 2024
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
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Description

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 Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-89

Affected Products

forticlient enterprise management serverfortinetSecurity Products
FortiClientEMSFortinetSecurity Products
FortiClientEMSFortinet Inc.Security Products
fortinetcommercialUSSecurity Productsaka forti net
fortinet inc.commercialUSNetworking Infrastructureaka fortinet

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 25, 2024
Remediation due:Apr 15, 2024
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007
fortiguard.com
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788
cisa.gov
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007
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Timeline

Published
Mar 12, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2024
Last Updated
Oct 24, 2025
News mentions
2

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