CVE-2025-1241: Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1241?

goanywhere agents: upgrade to 2.2.0; goanywhere managed file transfer: upgrade to 7.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1241 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1241 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1241 affect?

CVE-2025-1241 affects goanywhere agents, goanywhere managed file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1241?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-1241 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting goanywhere agents, goanywhere managed file transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-326
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): Fortra · Vendor: fortra

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-21 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortra goanywhere agents UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.0

Fixed in: 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy goanywhere-agents || rpm -q goanywhere-agents || goanywhere-agents --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade goanywhere-agents

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade goanywhere-agents

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

fortra goanywhere managed file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.10.0

Fixed in: 7.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy goanywhere-managed-file-transfer || rpm -q goanywhere-managed-file-transfer || goanywhere-managed-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade goanywhere-managed-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade goanywhere-managed-file-transfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1241?

goanywhere agents: upgrade to 2.2.0; goanywhere managed file transfer: upgrade to 7.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1241 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1241 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1241 affect?

CVE-2025-1241 affects goanywhere agents, goanywhere managed file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

How urgent is CVE-2025-1241?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Fortra GoAnywhere vulnerabilities

References

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