Fortinet FortiClient EMS 7.0.x < 7.0.11 / 7.2.x < 7.2.3 (FG-IR-24-007)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 192116

Synopsis

The remote host is missing a security update.

Description

The version of Fortinet FortiClient EMS installed on the remote host is prior to 7.0.11 or 7.2.3. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the FG-IR-24-007 advisory.

- 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. (CVE-2023-48788)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Fortinet FortiClient EMS version 7.0.11 / 7.2.3 or later.

See Also

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

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 192116

File Name: fortinet_forticlient_ems_FG-IR-24-007.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/14/2024

Updated: 4/25/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 8.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-48788

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 9.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Fortinet FortiClient EMS

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/12/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/12/2024

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 4/15/2024

Exploitable With

Metasploit (FortiNet FortiClient Endpoint Management Server FCTID SQLi to RCE)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-48788

IAVA: 2024-A-0182