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CVE-2025-1241

5.8 · MEDIUM

Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

Published Apr 21, 2026fortraCWE-326EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2025-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fortra goanywhere_agents. It was published on April 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortra. Update goanywhere_agents to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
fortragoanywhere_agents>= 0, < 2.2.0Affected
fortragoanywhere_managed_file_transfer>= 0, < 7.10.0Affected

References

Reffortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/FI-2026-001

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1241?

CVE-2025-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fortra goanywhere_agents. It was published on April 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-1241?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-1241?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortra. Update goanywhere_agents to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-1241?

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