CVE-2023-2991

Name: CVE-2023-2991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-22T20:15:09.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2991 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Fortra Globalscape EFT's administration server suffers from an information disclosure vulnerability where the serial number of the harddrive that Globalscape is installed on can be remotely determined via a "trial extension request" message . EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Fortra Globalscape EFT's administration server suffers from an information disclosure vulnerability where the serial number of the harddrive that Globalscape is installed on can be remotely determined via a "trial extension request" message

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Globalscape	Eft Server	>= 8.0.0.38, <= 8.1.0.14

References

https://kb.globalscape.com/Knowledgebase/11589/Is-EFT-susceptible-to-the-Remotely-obtain-HDD-serial-number-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/06/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-fortra-globalscape-eft-administration-server-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.globalscape.com/Knowledgebase/11589/Is-EFT-susceptible-to-the-Remotely-obtain-HDD-serial-number-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/06/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-fortra-globalscape-eft-administration-server-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2991?

How severe is CVE-2023-2991?

CVE-2023-2991 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2991?

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-2023-2991?

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Source: NVD / NIST