Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
Fortinet — FortiClientEMS
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.
9.3
97.6%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
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
- Published
- Mar 12, 2024
- Modified
- Oct 21, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Mar 25, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Apr 15, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2023-48788, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2023-48788 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is 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 specially crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2023-48788?
CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS base score of 9.3 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2023-48788 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Mar 25, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-48788?
97.6% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 97.6% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-48788?
CVE-2023-48788 is classified under CWE-89 (Execute unauthorized code or commands).
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