CVE-2024-0204

Name: CVE-2024-0204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-22T18:15:20.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 95.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0204 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.. EPSS estimates a 95.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

95.09%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortra	Goanywhere Managed File Transfer	>= 7.0.0, < 7.4.1
Fortra	Goanywhere Managed File Transfer	6.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176683/GoAnywhere-MFT-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176974/Fortra-GoAnywhere-MFT-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtmlPermissions Required
https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-001Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176683/GoAnywhere-MFT-Authentication-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176974/Fortra-GoAnywhere-MFT-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtmlPermissions Required
https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0204?

Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.

How severe is CVE-2024-0204?

CVE-2024-0204 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 95.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0204?

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-2024-0204?

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Source: NVD / NIST