Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2023-48788
The short answer
CVE-2023-48788 affects Fortinet FortiClientEMS and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-03-25: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
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.
Weakness: CWE-89.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Mar 25, 2024
Federal due date Apr 15, 2024
EPSS, next 30 days
98%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected products
FortiClientEMS, forticlient_enterprise_management_server. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 Vendor Advisory
- fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007 Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-48788 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2023-48788 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-48788 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-03-25, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-04-15. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48788?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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