Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2024-03-25 · CVE-2023-48788
Fortinet FortiClient EMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands as SYSTEM via specifically crafted requests. CISA added CVE-2023-48788 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Mar 25, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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