Is CVE-2023-48788 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-48788 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-24.

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

CVE-2023-48788 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-48788?

Patch guidance is available from fortinet security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-48788.

Fix CVE-2023-48788 - CRITICAL

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2023-48788?

2 products: fortinet forticlient enterprise management server, fortinet forticlient enterprise management server.

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-89 · SQL Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FORTINET
Published: 3/12/2024
Last Modified: 10/24/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

fortinet : forticlient_enterprise_management_serverfortinet : forticlient_enterprise_management_server

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD