CVE-2026-0972
HTML Injection possible in system generated emails in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Description
HTML injection is possible in system generated emails in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0. Note: The title, details, and description of this CVE were corrected post-publishing.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 8:16 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 | HIGH | df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff |
Solution
- Update GoAnywhere MFT to version 7.10.0 or later.
- Configure login limits for all users.
- Ensure SSH key authentication is secure.
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-2026-0972.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-006 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/8 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-0972 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-0972
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-0972 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/8 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortra:goanywhere_managed_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.10.0 Added Reference Type Fortra: https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-006 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-006 Removed Reference https://fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-004 -
CVE Modified by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The login limit is not enforced on the SFTP service of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0 if the Web User attempting to be logged in to is configured to log in with an SSH Key, making the SSH key vulnerable to being guessed via Brute Force. HTML injection is possible in system generated emails in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0. Note: The title, details, and description of this CVE were corrected post-publishing. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-74 Removed CWE CWE-307 -
New CVE Received by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The login limit is not enforced on the SFTP service of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0 if the Web User attempting to be logged in to is configured to log in with an SSH Key, making the SSH key vulnerable to being guessed via Brute Force. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-307 Added Reference https://fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-004