What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48788?

CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 94.1%.

Which versions of Fortinet FortiClientEMS are affected by CVE-2023-48788?

Organizations using Fortinet FortiClientEMS face critical risk from CVE-2023-48788, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is CVE-2023-48788 being actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2023-48788 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active in-the-wild exploitation. Immediate patching is required.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-48788?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running Fortinet FortiClientEMS and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVE-2023-48788

CRITICAL

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2024-03-12 psirt@fortinet.com

9.8

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 26, 2026 - 11:19 vuln.today

Added to CISA KEV

Oct 24, 2025 - 12:54 cisa

CISA KEV

EUVD Exploitation Confirmed

Oct 24, 2025 - 12:54 euvd

EUVD KEV

CVE Published

Mar 12, 2024 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Fortinet FortiClientEMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized code through crafted requests to the management server.

Technical ContextAI

The CWE-89 SQL injection in FortiClientEMS's request processing allows attackers to inject SQL statements through crafted network packets. The SQL injection can be escalated to OS command execution through the xp_cmdshell stored procedure or similar techniques.

Affected ProductsAI

FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 FortiClientEMS 7.0.1 through 7.0.10

RemediationAI

Update FortiClientEMS immediately. Restrict management interface access. Audit managed endpoints for unauthorized configuration changes. Monitor database for evidence of SQL injection.

CVE-2023-48788 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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