CVE-2023-48788
KEVRansomware UseFortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description
Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands as SYSTEM via specifically crafted requests.
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 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMar 12, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMar 25, 2024
Remediation dueApr 15, 2024
References
- fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007Vendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited and used by ransomware crews. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 924 days
- Ransomware
- Used in known ransomware campaigns
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 98.4% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-89
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
- Preconditions
- No privileges and no user interaction
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
- 5.Verify offline/immutable backups and segment the affected systems. This flaw is used for ransomware initial access.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.