CVE-2023-48788

Name: CVE-2023-48788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-12T15:15:46.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 97.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

97.59%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient Enterprise Management Server	>= 7.0.1, < 7.0.11
Fortinet	Forticlient Enterprise Management Server	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.3

References

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48788?

How severe is CVE-2023-48788?

CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48788?

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Source: NVD / NIST