CVE-2023-48788

CVE Enrichment

CVSS: 9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS: 98.45%
EPSS Percentile: 99.92%
CISA KEV: YES — Known Exploited Vulnerability

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.

Technical Details

CVSS Version: 3.1
CNA / NVD Source: psirt@fortinet.com
Published: 12-Mar-2024 22:15
Last Modified: 17-Jun-2026 13:34
EPSS Date: 2026-10-11
CWE: CWE-89

CVSS Vector


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

CISA KEV Details

Date Added: 2024-03-25
Remediation Due: 2024-04-15
Known Ransomware Campaign Use: Known
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes: https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48788

Affected Products / Versions

fortinet / forticlient_enterprise_management_server
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 7.0.1 · before (exclusive) 7.0.11
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
fortinet / forticlient_enterprise_management_server
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 7.2.0 · before (exclusive) 7.2.3
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

References

Last enrichment sync: 12-Oct-2026 20:09
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
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Reported Context (2)

Netscaler), CVE-2023-48788 (Fortinet EMS), CVE-2024-57727 (SimpleHelp RMM) and Acronis Details INC Ransomware’s Growth, Tactics and Cross-Platform Payloads
Server (CVE-2021-34473, also known as ProxyShell), and Fortinet Enterprise Management Servers (CVE-2023-48788) [18][19][20][21][24][25]. Medusa Ransomware Campaigns Abuse SimpleHelp and Other RMM Tools

CVE (8)

Malware (11)

People (6)

Threat Actors (16)

MITRE ATT&CK (11)

Vendors (11)

Products (27)

Tools (16)

Industries (11)

Countries (6)

Note: Related entities, including threat actors, malware, CVEs, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, vendors, products, tools, countries, and industries, are shown when they appear in the same reporting. Their presence does not necessarily mean they were targeted, compromised, vulnerable, responsible for the activity, or directly involved in the incident.