How severe is CVE-2023-47534?

CVE-2023-47534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47534?

CVE-2023-47534 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47534?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-47534 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47534 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51645.

When was CVE-2023-47534 published?

CVE-2023-47534 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47534

CVE-2023-47534 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51645
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47534?: A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2023-47534?: CVE-2023-47534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47534?: CVE-2023-47534 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-47534 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47534 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51645.
When was CVE-2023-47534 published?: CVE-2023-47534 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-390

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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