CVE-2026-0971: An improper session timeout issue in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 results in SAML configure

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-0971?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-0971 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0971 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-2026-0971 affect?

CVE-2026-0971 affects goanywhere managed file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An improper session timeout issue in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 results in SAML configured Web Users being redirected to the regular login page instead of the SAML login page.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-0971?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-0971 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting goanywhere managed file transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper session timeout issue in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 results in SAML configured Web Users being redirected to the regular login page instead of the SAML login page.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Fortra · Vendor: fortra

Last updated 2026-10-25 · 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
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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-2026-0971?

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

Is CVE-2026-0971 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0971 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-2026-0971 affect?

CVE-2026-0971 affects goanywhere managed file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An improper session timeout issue in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 results in SAML configured Web Users being redirected to the regular login page instead of the SAML login page.

How urgent is CVE-2026-0971?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Fortra GoAnywhere vulnerabilities

References

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