CVE-2025-1241
Encryption vulnerable to brute-force decryption in GoAnywhere MFT
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2026, 4:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff |
Solution
- Update Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT to version 7.10.0 or later.
- Update GoAnywhere Agents to version 2.2.0 or later.
- Ensure encryption uses a dynamic Initialization Vector.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-1241.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/FI-2026-001 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-326 Added Reference https://fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/FI-2026-001