NVD - CVE-2023-48788 (original) (raw)

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.

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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST CVSS score

NIST: NVD

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

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CNA: Fortinet, Inc.

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

CVSS 2.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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NIST: NVD

Base Score: N/A

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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 CVE, Fortinet, Inc. Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788 CISA-ADP US Government Resource

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability 03/25/2024 04/15/2024 Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Fortinet, Inc.

Known Affected Software Configurations Switch to CPE 2.2

Change History

13 change records found show changes

Modified Analysis by NIST 10/24/2025 8:54:49 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field\_cve=CVE-2023-48788 Types: US Government Resource

CVE Modified by CISA-ADP 10/21/2025 7:16:14 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field\_cve=CVE-2023-48788

CVE Modified by CISA-ADP 10/21/2025 4:19:44 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field\_cve=CVE-2023-48788

CVE Modified by CISA-ADP 10/21/2025 3:20:28 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field\_cve=CVE-2023-48788

Modified Analysis by NIST 1/27/2025 3:56:34 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.1 up to (including) 7.0.10 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (including) 7.2.2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.1 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.3

CVE Modified by CVE 11/21/2024 3:32:26 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007

CVE Modified by Fortinet, Inc. 6/04/2024 3:17:52 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value

Modified Analysis by NIST 5/23/2024 2:00:08 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 Vendor Advisory

CVE Modified by Fortinet, Inc. 5/14/2024 10:02:24 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value

CVE CISA KEV Update by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government 3/25/2024 9:00:02 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Date Added 2024-03-25
Added Due Date 2024-04-15
Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Added Vulnerability Name Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE Modified by Fortinet, Inc. 3/19/2024 4:15:06 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference Fortinet, Inc. https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 [No types assigned]
Removed Reference Fortinet, Inc. https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-430

Initial Analysis by NIST 3/15/2024 10:52:23 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.1 up to (including) 7.0.10 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (including) 7.2.2
Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-430 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-430 Vendor Advisory

New CVE Received from Fortinet, Inc. 3/12/2024 11:15:46 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added 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.
Added CVSS V3.1 Fortinet, Inc. AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added CWE Fortinet, Inc. CWE-89
Added Reference Fortinet, Inc. https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-430 [No types assigned]