CVE-2024-0204
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAuthentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.
Published Jan 22, 2024 · Updated May 30, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-0204 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Goanywhere Managed File Transfer (Fortra), GoAnywhere MFT.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 25, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Goanywhere Managed File Transfer 7.4.1, GoAnywhere MFT 7.4.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
95%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 25, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 25, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Goanywhere Managed File TransferFortra | 6.0.0 | 7.4.1 |
| GoAnywhere MFT | >= 6.0.1 | 7.4.1 |
Patched Releases
Goanywhere Managed File Transfer
7.4.1
GoAnywhere MFT
7.4.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 22, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 25, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 25, 2024
Last updated
May 30, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176683/GoAnywhere-MFT-Authentication-Bypass.html
- advisoryhttps://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-001
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.
Affected: Goanywhere Managed File Transfer (Fortra) versions 6.0.0; GoAnywhere MFT versions >= 6.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 25, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Goanywhere Managed File Transfer 7.4.1, GoAnywhere MFT 7.4.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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