Description Preview
CVE-2023-48788 is an SQL injection vulnerability that affects specific versions of Fortinet's FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (FortiClientEMS). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, which can be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands. The affected versions include FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and 7.0.1 through 7.0.10. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.3, indicating a critical severity level, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without requiring any privileges or user interaction.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2023-48788
- Vendor: Fortinet
- Affected Products: FortiClientEMS
- Affected Versions:
- 7.2.0 to 7.2.2
- 7.0.1 to 7.0.10
- Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection (CWE-89)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Impact: High on confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Base Score: 9.3 (Critical)
Remediation
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-48788, users are advised to upgrade to the following versions:
- FortiClientEMS version 7.2.3 or above
- FortiClientEMS version 7.0.11 or above
References
- Fortinet PSIRT Advisory: FG-IR-24-007
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: CVE-2023-48788
Early Warning
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- Armis Alert Date
- Mar 12, 2024
- CISA KEV Date
- Mar 25, 2024
13days early
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
