CVE-2023-47534 Code injection in FortiClientEMS

High 8.7 Published 12 Mar 2024 Updated 22 Oct 2026

Attackers can execute unauthorized code via crafted CSV files in FortiClient EMS due to improper neutralization of formula elements.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-47534?

CVE-2023-47534 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS, published on 12 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiClientEMS 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiClientEMS 6.4 all versions, FortiClientEMS 06.02 all versions, FortiClientEMS 6.2 all versions, FortiClientEMS 06.00 all versions, FortiClientEMS 6.0 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47534?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47534?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47534 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-47534 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47534 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-452h-x3w8-jmmh.