Every exploited vulnerability / Fortinet
CVE-2023-48788 in Fortinet FortiClient EMS: known exploited
Generated from its entry in CISA's catalogue of known exploited vulnerabilities as of 3 November 2026.
Attackers are exploiting CVE-2023-48788 in Fortinet FortiClient EMS. CISA has listed it as known exploited since 25 March 2024.
Ransomware groups have used this vulnerability.
| Product | Fortinet FortiClient EMS |
|---|---|
| Known exploited since | 25 March 2024 |
| Ransomware use | Recorded |
| EU vulnerability database | EUVD-2023-52821 |
| Sources | NVD · CISA KEV |
What it means
Attackers have used this vulnerability in real attacks. An unpatched Fortinet FortiClient EMS that can be reached from the internet is exposed to them.
What to do
- Apply the vendor's fix to every system running Fortinet FortiClient EMS, starting with those reachable from the internet. Take a system off the internet until it can be fixed.
- Check the system for signs that it was reached before the fix.
How Vardion finds it
Wherever a scan or your imported scanner results find CVE-2023-48788, Vardion names the systems affected and puts the fix at the top of the list.