How severe is CVE-2023-48788?

CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48788 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48788?

CVE-2023-48788 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-48788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52821. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-03-25).

When was CVE-2023-48788 published?

CVE-2023-48788 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48788

CVE-2023-48788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-03-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 98% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-03-25)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52821
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-03-25)
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-48788?: CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48788 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48788?: CVE-2023-48788 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-48788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52821. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-03-25).
When was CVE-2023-48788 published?: CVE-2023-48788 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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