CVE-2025-1241: Encryption vulnerable to brute-force decryption in GoAnywhere MFT

Published Apr 21, 2026
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Updated

Encrypted values in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.10.0 and GoAnywhere Agents prior to version 2.2.0 utilize a static IV which allows admin users to brute-force decryption of data.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT<7.10.0
Fortra GoAnywhere Agents<2.2.0
All of the following
Any of the following
Fortra GoAnywhere Agents<2.2.0
Fortra Goanywhere Managed File Transfer<7.10.0
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to patched version.

Event History

Apr 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1241?

CVE-2025-1241 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for brute-force decryption of sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1241?

To fix CVE-2025-1241, upgrade to Fortra GoAnywhere MFT version 7.10.0 or higher and GoAnywhere Agents version 2.2.0 or higher.

3

What types of data are affected by CVE-2025-1241?

CVE-2025-1241 affects encrypted values stored in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and GoAnywhere Agents prior to the specified versions.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-1241?

Admin users of Fortra GoAnywhere MFT and GoAnywhere Agents who operate on versions before 7.10.0 and 2.2.0 respectively are impacted by CVE-2025-1241.

5

What is the cause of CVE-2025-1241?

CVE-2025-1241 is caused by the use of a static Initialization Vector (IV) in the encryption process, enabling brute-force decryption.

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