CVE-2023-48788

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.

From the Tenable Blog

CVE-2023-48788: Critical Fortinet FortiClientEMS SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published: 2024-03-14

Fortinet warns of a critical SQL Injection vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable FortiClientEMS software.

References

https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/hackers-exploiting-critical-fortinet.html

https://securelist.com/patched-forticlient-ems-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/115046/

https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/27/salt_typhoons_us_telcos/

https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/chinese-hackers-use-ghostspider-malware.html

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/earth-estries.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/salt-typhoon-hackers-backdoor-telcos-with-new-ghostspider-malware/

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/ransomware-gangs-use-lockbits-fame-to.html

https://blog.talosintelligence.com/akira-ransomware-continues-to-evolve/

https://securityonline.info/cve-2023-48788-exploited-researcher-details-cyberattacks-on-fortinet-ems/?&web_view=true#google_vignette

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-242a

https://redcanary.com/blog/cve-2023-48788/

https://securityaffairs.com/160885/uncategorized/fortinet-forticlient-ems-critical-flaw.html

https://www.tenable.com/blog/cve-2023-48788-critical-fortinet-forticlientems-sql-injection-vulnerability

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-rce-bug-in-endpoint-management-software/

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-007

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Risk Information

CVSS v2

CVSS v3