MEDIUM
CVE-2026-0972
CWE-307Published: April 21, 2026· Updated: Apr 23, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0972 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
fortra1 product
goanywhere managed file transfer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-0972
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-307
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 21, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-0972 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.