title: Authentication Bypass in GoAnywhere MFT
description: Authentication bypass in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.4.1 allows an unauthorized user to create an admin user via the administration portal.
problem types: CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
affected:
{
defaultStatus: affected
product: GoAnywhere MFT
vendor: Fortra
versions:
lessThan: 7.4.1, status: affected, version: 6.0.1, versionType: semver
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 9.8
baseSeverity: CRITICAL
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL
solutions: Upgrade to version 7.4.1 or higher. The vulnerability may also be eliminated in non-container deployments by deleting the InitialAccountSetup.xhtml file in the install directory and restarting the services. For container-deployed instances, replace the file with an empty file and restart. For additional information, see  https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml  (registration required).  https://my.goanywhere.com/webclient/ViewSecurityAdvisories.xhtml
workarounds: Users are encouraged to apply defense-in-depth tactics to limit access to the administrative console. Do not expose the console to the internet and apply web application controls such as a WAF, monitoring, and access controls.