CVE-2024-0204: Authentication Bypass in GoAnywhere MFT
First published: Mon Jan 22 2024(Updated: )
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.
Credit: df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortra GoAnywhere MFT | =7.4.1 | |
| Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer | >=7.0.0<7.4.1 | |
| Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer | =6.0.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to version 7.4.1 or higher. The vulnerability may also be eliminated in non-container deployments by deleting the InitialAccountSetup.xhtml file in the install directory and restarting the services. For container-deployed instances, replace the file with an empty file and restart. For additional information, see https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml (registration required). https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortra-warns-of-new-critical-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-patch-now/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-released-for-fortra-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-bug/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/24/public_exploit_published_within_hours/
- https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-001
- https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176683/GoAnywhere-MFT-Authentication-Bypass.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176974/Fortra-GoAnywhere-MFT-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/03/long-term-support-channel-update-for_11.html (Advisory)
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