CVE-2021-46830

Name: CVE-2021-46830
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-27T23:15:08.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46830 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal vulnerability exists within GoAnywhere MFT before 6.8.3 that utilize self-registration for the GoAnywhere Web Client. This vulnerability could potentially allow an external user who self-registers with a specific username and/or profile information to gain access to files at a higher directory level than intended.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists within GoAnywhere MFT before 6.8.3 that utilize self-registration for the GoAnywhere Web Client. This vulnerability could potentially allow an external user who self-registers with a specific username and/or profile information to gain access to files at a higher directory level than intended.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpsystems	Goanywhere Managed File Transfer	< 6.8.3

References

https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtmlPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.goanywhere.com/support/advisory/68xMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.goanywhere.com/support/release-notes/mft?limit=0Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtmlPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.goanywhere.com/support/advisory/68xMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.goanywhere.com/support/release-notes/mft?limit=0Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46830?

How severe is CVE-2021-46830?

CVE-2021-46830 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46830?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-46830?

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Source: NVD / NIST