CVE-2023-0669

Name: CVE-2023-0669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T20:15:14.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 100.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0669 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Fortra (formerly, HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT suffers from a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an arbitrary attacker-controlled object. This issue was patched in version 7.1.2.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Fortra (formerly, HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT suffers from a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an arbitrary attacker-controlled object. This issue was patched in version 7.1.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

100.00%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 3, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortra	Goanywhere Managed File Transfer	< 7.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171789/Goanywhere-Encryption-Helper-7.1.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://attackerkb.com/topics/mg883Nbeva/cve-2023-0669/rapid7-analysisExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://duo.com/decipher/fortra-patches-actively-exploited-zero-day-in-goanywhere-mftBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://frycos.github.io/vulns4free/2023/02/06/goanywhere-forgotten.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17607Patch
https://infosec.exchange/@briankrebs/109795710941843934Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml#zerodayfeb1Product
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/02/03/exploitation-of-goanywhere-mft-zero-day-vulnerability/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171789/Goanywhere-Encryption-Helper-7.1.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://attackerkb.com/topics/mg883Nbeva/cve-2023-0669/rapid7-analysisExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://duo.com/decipher/fortra-patches-actively-exploited-zero-day-in-goanywhere-mftBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://frycos.github.io/vulns4free/2023/02/06/goanywhere-forgotten.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17607Patch
https://infosec.exchange/@briankrebs/109795710941843934Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml#zerodayfeb1Product
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/02/03/exploitation-of-goanywhere-mft-zero-day-vulnerability/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-0669US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0669?

How severe is CVE-2023-0669?

CVE-2023-0669 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 100.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0669?

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Source: NVD / NIST