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.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007	Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007	Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788	US Government Resource

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server::::::::

History

24 Oct 2025, 12:54

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Information

Published : 2024-03-12 15:15

Updated : 2025-10-24 12:54

NVD link : CVE-2023-48788

Mitre link : CVE-2023-48788

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-48788

JSON object : View

Products Affected

fortinet

forticlient_enterprise_management_server

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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