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CVE-2023-48788

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 9.3 (CRITICAL) KEV: KNOWN CATALOG

Attention and evidence

HYPE SCORE
0.0/10
REALITY · THREAT PRIORITY
8.9/10
General review priority; not probability

Evidence confidence: Exploitation recorded

Why this priority?
  • Recorded exploitation baseline: +7.00
  • Technical severity: CVSS 9.3: +1.40
  • Fresh EPSS: 98.45%: +0.49

General review priority, not probability, victim count or asset-specific risk. A range covers missing CVSS/EPSS inputs within the current evidence state.

Sources: 11 documents and public datasets.

Hype components

Headline sample (25%)
0/100
Press, 30 days (60%)
0/100
Grounded branding (15%)
0/100
HYPE TOTAL0/100

Sources and documents

Rescana
Press · 18 Jun 2026, 07:00 · INC Ransomware Incident Analysis: Exploiting Citrix NetScaler and Fortinet Vulnerabilities Through Double Extortion Attacks - Rescana
SC Media
Press · 31 Mar 2026, 07:00 · Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS vulnerability under attack - SC Media
The Record from Recorded Future News
Press · 12 Feb 2025, 08:00 · Subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm compromising US and European organizations, Microsoft says - The Record from Recorded Future News
Microsoft
Press · 12 Feb 2025, 08:00 · The BadPilot campaign: Seashell Blizzard subgroup conducts multiyear global access operation - Microsoft
The Hacker News
Press · 20 Dec 2024, 08:00 · Hackers Exploiting Critical Fortinet EMS Vulnerability to Deploy Remote Access Tools - The Hacker News
See all 11 source documents
Securelist
Press · 19 Dec 2024, 08:00 · Attackers exploiting a patched FortiClient EMS vulnerability in the wild - Securelist
The Hacker News
Press · 17 Apr 2024, 07:00 · Hackers Exploit Fortinet Flaw, Deploy ScreenConnect, Metasploit in New Campaign - The Hacker News
Industrial Cyber
Press · 12 Apr 2024, 07:00 · Forescout discloses Connect:fun exploitation campaign targeting organizations using Fortinet's FortiClient EMS - Industrial Cyber
SecurityWeek
Press · 26 Mar 2024, 07:00 · Recent Fortinet FortiClient EMS Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks - SecurityWeek
TechTarget
Press · 26 Mar 2024, 07:00 · SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet software under attack - TechTarget
BleepingComputer
Press · 21 Mar 2024, 07:00 · Exploit released for Fortinet RCE bug used in attacks, patch now - BleepingComputer

Score evolution

● Hype   ● Reality

Earlier evidence-support scores are retained in history; this chart shows only the current priority definition.

First record: hype 0.0 · reality 8.9 (2026-11-02 15:13). The curve appears once the score changes.

Public exploit evidence

0

Public exploit entries / repo candidates

Evidence context and dated references

Reality is general threat/review priority, combining observed exploitation, CVSS severity and fresh EPSS. Evidence confidence is separate. This is not calibrated risk, a victim count or an asset-specific assessment. A range reflects missing numeric inputs.

Evidence in context

Confidence in exploitation evidence
Exploitation recorded
Priority basis
Recorded exploitation; CVSS 9.3; EPSS 98.4%
Attention, last 30 days
0 distinct story titles; 0 press documents; 0 publisher domains.
Technical potential
network access, no prior privileges, no user interaction.
Observed activity
Exploitation recorded in CISA KEV.
Known scale
Not quantified.
Evidence confidence basis
Trusted exploitation confirmation

Score evaluated: 2026-11-05 13:59:01.465988+00:00 · EPSS snapshot: 2026-11-05T12:03:04Z

Source event timeline
Published
12 Mar 2024, 15:09
First press mention
21 Mar 2024, 07:00
Added to the CISA KEV catalog
25 Mar 2024, 00:00
Latest press mention
18 Jun 2026, 07:00
Score calculated
05 Nov 2026, 13:59