How severe is CVE-2026-0971?

CVE-2026-0971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-0971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0971?

CVE-2026-0971 affects Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-0971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24128.

When was CVE-2026-0971 published?

CVE-2026-0971 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0971

CVE-2026-0971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24128
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0971?: 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 severe is CVE-2026-0971?: CVE-2026-0971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0971?: CVE-2026-0971 affects Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24128.
When was CVE-2026-0971 published?: CVE-2026-0971 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortra:goanywhere_managed_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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