# CVE-2023-48788: Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

> CVE-2023-48788: Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability. CVSS 9.3 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-48788
Last updated: 2025-10-21T23:05:23Z

- Published: 2024-03-12 15:09 UTC · Updated: 2025-10-21 23:05 UTC · Assigner: fortinet
- CVSS: 9.3 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Critical · Vector: 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
- EPSS: 98.4%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2024-03-25, federal due date 2024-04-15, ransomware use: Known
- CWE: CWE-89

## 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.

## CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

## Affected vendors and products

- fortinet: forticlient\_enterprise\_management\_server
- Fortinet: FortiClientEMS

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-48788)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48788)
- [https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007](https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007)

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