CSV injection in Fortinet FortiClientEMS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiClientEMS 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiClientEMS 6.4 all versions, FortiClientEMS 06.02 all versions, FortiClientEMS 6.2 all versions, FortiClientEMS 06.00 all versions, FortiClientEMS 6.0 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiClientEMS | 7.2.0 – 7.2.2; 7.0.0 – 7.0.10; 6.4.7 – 6.4.9; 6.4.0 – 6.4.4; 6.2.6 – 6.2.9; 6.2.3 – 6.2.4; 06.02.00 – 06.02.02; 6.0.8; 06.00.00 – 06.00.06 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FortiClientEMS VendorFortinet Affected 7.2.0 – 7.2.2; 7.0.0 – 7.0.10; 6.4.7 – 6.4.9; 6.4.0 – 6.4.4; 6.2.6 – 6.2.9; 6.2.3 – 6.2.4; 06.02.00 – 06.02.02; 6.0.8; 06.00.00 – 06.00.06 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0.0 – 6.0.8; 6.2.0 – 6.2.9; 6.4.0 – 6.4.9; 7.0.0 – 7.0.10; 7.2.0 – 7.2.2 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0.0 – 6.0.8; 6.2.0 – 6.2.9; 6.4.0 – 6.4.9; 7.0.0 – 7.0.10; 7.2.0 – 7.2.2 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-47534
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-452h-x3w8-jmmh
- 2026-10-22 Title updated · CNA
- 2026-10-22 Affected versions changed · CNA
References
More Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2021-06336 Insufficient session expiration in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-17892 Improper certificate validation in Fortinet FortiClientEMS, FortiClientWindows… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2024-14439 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.0
- TI-2020-12554 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
- TI-2021-19870 Information disclosure in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.3
Sources
- CVE-2023-47534 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-47534 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-452h-x3w8-jmmh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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