CVE-2023-0669

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Remote Code Execution

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 100.0%

Published6 Feb 2023
Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2023
Remediation due3 Mar 2023

Description

Fortra (formerly, HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT suffers from a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an arbitrary attacker-controlled object. This issue was patched in version 7.1.2.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer< 7.1.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer≥ 7.1.2

Patch & vendor advisories

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17607

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171789/Goanywhere-Encryption-Helper-7.1.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://attackerkb.com/topics/mg883Nbeva/cve-2023-0669/rapid7-analysisExploitThird Party Advisory
https://duo.com/decipher/fortra-patches-actively-exploited-zero-day-in-goanywhere-mftBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
https://frycos.github.io/vulns4free/2023/02/06/goanywhere-forgotten.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17607Patch
https://infosec.exchange/@briankrebs/109795710941843934MitigationThird Party Advisory
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml#zerodayfeb1Product
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-0669US Government Resource
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/02/03/exploitation-of-goanywhere-mft-zero-day-vulnerability/MitigationThird Party Advisory

Related CVEs

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-0669 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-0669 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2023. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2023-0669?

CVE-2023-0669 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-0669?

Affected products include Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0669?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer 7.1.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.