CVE-2023-2989
CVE-2023-2989 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Globalscape Eft Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Globalscape Eft Server
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Description
Fortra Globalscape EFT versions before 8.1.0.16 suffer from an out of bounds memory read in their administration server, which can allow an attacker to crash the service or bypass authentication if successfully exploited
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2989?
- Fortra Globalscape EFT versions before 8.1.0.16 suffer from an out of bounds memory read in their administration server, which can allow an attacker to crash the service or bypass authentication if successfully exploited
- How severe is CVE-2023-2989?
- CVE-2023-2989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-2989 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2989?
- CVE-2023-2989 affects Globalscape Eft Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2989?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-2989 published?
- CVE-2023-2989 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://kb.globalscape.com/Knowledgebase/11586/Is-EFT-susceptible-to-the-Authentication-Bypass-via-Outofbounds-Memory-Read-vulnerability
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/06/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-fortra-globalscape-eft-administration-server-fixed/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:eft_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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