Missing Authorization in GoAnywhere MFT - CVE-2024-0204

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Missing Authorization in GoAnywhere MFT - CVE-2024-0204

Published: January 24, 2024 / Updated: May 30, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85739
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0204
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks related to the InitialAccountSetup.xhtml file along with a path normalization issue. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain full control over the system by creating an administrative account.

Exploit example to access the initial setup page bypassing the authorization check:

https://[host]:8001/goanywhere/images/..;/wizard/InitialAccountSetup.xhtml


Affected software

GoAnywhere MFT
Chrome OS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-0204

Install updates from vendor's website.

GoAnywhere MFT - update to 7.4.1
Chrome OS - update to 120.0.6099.301

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