Is CVE-2023-0669 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-0669 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-0669 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-0669 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0669?

CVE-2023-0669 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-0669

Published: February 10, 2023

EPSS:94.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Fortra (formerly, HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT contains a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an attacker-controlled object.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Fortra (formerly, HelpSystems) GoAnywhere MFT contains a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an attacker-controlled object.

Added to KEV: 2023-02-10Federal patch deadline: 2023-03-03⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT has a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in its License Response Servlet due to deserializing attacker-controlled objects. The very high EPSS score of 0.94378 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability for GoAnywhere MFT installations.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by adversaries. The pre-authentication nature of the flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable without prior authentication.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches for Fortra GoAnywhere MFT to address this remote code execution vulnerability. Implement robust deserialization validation and restrict network access to the License Response Servlet.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0669 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-0669 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.