What is CVE-2023-48788?

CVE-2023-48788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientems, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 9.3/10. Published 2024-03-12.

How severe is CVE-2023-48788?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-48788 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

SQL Injection in Fortinet Forticlientems

CVE-2023-48788

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…

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.940 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.3 (Critical). Vector: 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.

Affected products

Fortinet Forticlientems — versions 7.2.0, 7.0.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-89 — SQL Injection

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2024-03-25. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2024-04-15.

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

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48788?: CVE-2023-48788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientems, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 9.3/10. Published 2024-03-12.
How severe is CVE-2023-48788?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-48788 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.