CVE-2025-8148

Name: CVE-2025-8148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-05T21:15:54.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-8148 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Access Control in the SFTP service in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.9.0 allows Web Users with an Authentication Alias and a valid SSH key but limited to Password authentication for SFTP to still login using their SSH key.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Access Control in the SFTP service in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.9.0 allows Web Users with an Authentication Alias and a valid SSH key but limited to Password authentication for SFTP to still login using their SSH key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortra	Goanywhere Managed File Transfer	< 7.9.0

References

https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2025-013Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8148?

How severe is CVE-2025-8148?

CVE-2025-8148 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8148?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST