CVE-2023-0669
HighExploitedPublic exploitWithdrawn: Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability affects metasploit-framework
Published Jun 8, 2023 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6pm2-j2v8-h3cj, TR-23-0074, TR-23-0149
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-0669 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Goanywhere Managed File Transfer (Fortra), Goanywhere MFT.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 8, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Goanywhere Managed File Transfer 7.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 8, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 10, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Goanywhere Managed File TransferFortra | See advisory | 7.1.2 |
| Goanywhere MFT | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Goanywhere Managed File Transfer
7.1.2
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 8, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 10, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2023
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisoryhttps://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-0669
- advisoryhttps://duo.com/decipher/fortra-patches-actively-exploited-zero-day-in-goanywhere-mft
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://gixtools.net/2023/06/cisco-adaptive-security-appliance-software-and-firepower-threat-defense-software-for-firepower-2100-series-appliances-ssl-tls-denial-of-service-vulnerability/
- advisoryhttps://gixtools.net/2023/06/cisco-expressway-series-and-cisco-telepresence-video-communication-server-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilities/
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Goanywhere Managed File Transfer (Fortra); Goanywhere MFT. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 8, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 3, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Goanywhere Managed File Transfer 7.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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