Fortinet · FortiClient EMS
CVE-2023-48788
Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
What it is
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: Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands as SYSTEM via specifically crafted requests.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: April 15, 2024
- Added to the CISA list
- March 25, 2024
- Published
- March 12, 2024
- Severity
- Critical 9.3 CVSS 3.1
- Chance of attacks in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- 98% in the top 0.1% of all known vulnerabilities
- Weakness
- CWE-89
- More details
- NVD · CVE.org · CISA
All references (1)
More exploited flaws from Fortinet
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | SQL Injection | FortiClient EMS | Critical 9.1 | 98% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Improper Access Control | FortiClient EMS | Critical 9.1 | 94% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Path Traversal | Multiple Products | Medium 5.4 | 1.3% |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Path Traversal | FortiMail | Critical 9.8 | 4.6% |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | Multiple Products | High 7.4 | 3.7% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | FortiOS | Medium 5.3 | 29% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | OS Command Injection | FortiSandbox | Critical 9.1 | 76% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | OS Command Injection | FortiSandbox | Critical 9.1 | 93% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.