# CVE-2023-47534: A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiClientEMS 7.0

- Severity: CVSS 8.7 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:R
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2024-03-12 · Updated: 2026-10-22

## Affected

- Fortinet FortiClientEMS: from 7.2.0, through 7.2.2; from 7.0.0, through 7.0.10; from 6.4.7, through 6.4.9; from 6.4.0, through 6.4.4; from 6.2.6, through 6.2.9; from 6.2.3, through 6.2.4; from 06.02.00, through 06.02.02; from 06.00.00, through 06.00.06

## 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.

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## Related

- Browse: [Fortinet](https://cve.now/tech/fortinet.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-390

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