CVE-2021-46830
CVE-2021-46830 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Helpsystems Goanywhere Managed File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Helpsystems Goanywhere Managed File Transfer
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Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists within GoAnywhere MFT before 6.8.3 that utilize self-registration for the GoAnywhere Web Client. This vulnerability could potentially allow an external user who self-registers with a specific username and/or profile information to gain access to files at a higher directory level than intended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-46830?
- A path traversal vulnerability exists within GoAnywhere MFT before 6.8.3 that utilize self-registration for the GoAnywhere Web Client. This vulnerability could potentially allow an external user who self-registers with a specific username and/or profile information to gain access to files at a higher directory level than intended.
- How severe is CVE-2021-46830?
- CVE-2021-46830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-46830 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-46830?
- CVE-2021-46830 affects Helpsystems Goanywhere Managed File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-46830?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-46830 published?
- CVE-2021-46830 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml
- https://www.goanywhere.com/support/advisory/68x
- https://www.goanywhere.com/support/release-notes/mft?limit=0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:helpsystems:goanywhere_managed_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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