ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2023-48788: Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
| Vendor | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Product | FortiClient EMS |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 25 Mar 2024 |
| CISA federal deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-89 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands as SYSTEM via specifically crafted requests.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.