CVE-2023-0669 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Fortra (formerly HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT, a managed file transfer solution. This pre-authentication command injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into the system, potentially compromising its security. The vulnerability impacts versions of GoAnywhere MFT up to (excluding) 7.1.2, and a patch has been released to address the issue. Users of this software should update to the latest version to protect their systems from potential attacks.
How do I know if I'm affected?
If you're using Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT, a managed file transfer solution, you might be affected by the vulnerability. This issue impacts versions of GoAnywhere MFT up to (excluding) 7.1.2. To check if you're affected, simply verify the version of your GoAnywhere MFT software. If it's older than 7.1.2, you should consider updating to the latest version to protect your system from potential attacks.
What should I do if I'm affected?
If you're affected by the vulnerability, it's crucial to update your GoAnywhere MFT software to version 7.1.2 or later. To do this, visit the GoAnywhere MFT Security Advisories page and follow the instructions provided. Additionally, monitor administrator user accounts for suspicious activity and implement access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
Is this in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog?
The CVE-2023-0669 vulnerability is indeed listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This high-severity issue, known as the Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, was added to the catalog on February 10, 2023. Organizations have until March 3, 2023, to take the required action, which involves applying updates according to the vendor's instructions.
Weakness enumeration
The weakness enumeration for this vulnerability is categorized as CWE-502, which involves the deserialization of untrusted data, allowing attackers to inject malicious code into Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT. Updating to version 7.1.2 resolves this issue.
For more details
CVE-2023-0669 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Fortra GoAnywhere MFT, with potential consequences including remote code execution. By understanding the vulnerability's impact and taking appropriate mitigation measures, users can better protect their systems. For a comprehensive overview of the vulnerability, including its description, severity, technical details, and known affected software configurations, visit the NVD page or the links below.
