SQL injection in Fortinet FortiClientEMS
Priority CRITICAL 100Exploited in the wildCWE-89Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Active In CISA KEV since 2024-03-25CISA due date 2024-04-15Known ransomware use
EPSS 0.98446 99th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- Yes
- 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; 7.0.1 – 7.0.10 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FortiClientEMS VendorFortinet Affected 7.2.0 – 7.2.2; 7.0.1 – 7.0.10 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0.1 to before 7.0.11; 7.2.0 to before 7.2.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0.1 to before 7.0.11; 7.2.0 to before 7.2.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2024-03-25 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-48788
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-fv47-jg3j-5qf6
References
More Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-22101 Command injection in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.3
- TI-2021-17894 Authentication bypass by capture-replay in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2023-24385 Improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.9
- TI-2021-12263 Uncontrolled search path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows, FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2021-14607 A missing encryption of sensitive data in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.0.1 and… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.8
- TI-2020-12553 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
Sources
- CVE-2023-48788 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-48788 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-fv47-jg3j-5qf6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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