CVE-2023-48786: forticlientems SSRF — Fix

Description

A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.6 may allow an authenticated attacker to perform internal requests via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlientems	6.4.0 — 6.4.9
fortinet	forticlientems	7.0.0 — 7.0.13
fortinet	forticlientems	7.2.0 — 7.2.7
fortinet	forticlientems	7.4.0 — 7.4.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-342

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48786? +

A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.6 may allow an authenticated attacker to perform internal requests via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-48786? +

CVE-2023-48786 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48786? +

CVE-2023-48786 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlientems. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-48786? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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