How severe is CVE-2026-0972?

CVE-2026-0972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-0972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0972?

CVE-2026-0972 affects Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0972?

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

Does CVE-2026-0972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24129.

When was CVE-2026-0972 published?

CVE-2026-0972 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0972

CVE-2026-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24129
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HTML injection is possible in system generated emails in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0. Note: The title, details, and description of this CVE were corrected post-publishing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0972?: HTML injection is possible in system generated emails in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.10.0. Note: The title, details, and description of this CVE were corrected post-publishing.
How severe is CVE-2026-0972?: CVE-2026-0972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0972?: CVE-2026-0972 affects Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24129.
When was CVE-2026-0972 published?: CVE-2026-0972 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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