CVE-2026-0971: CWE-613 Insufficient session expiration in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT
CVE-2026-0971 is a medium severity vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7. 10. 0 involving improper session timeout handling. Specifically, SAML configured Web Users are redirected to the regular login page instead of the SAML login page upon session expiration. This behavior indicates insufficient session expiration controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4. 3, reflecting limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0971) in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT versions before 7.10.0 is caused by improper session timeout management (CWE-613). When SAML authentication is configured, expired sessions redirect users to the standard login page rather than the SAML login page, potentially causing user confusion or session handling issues. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No official fix or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in insufficient session expiration handling for SAML authenticated users, which may lead to improper redirection after session timeout. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported integrity or availability effects. There are no known active exploits in the wild. The issue could cause user experience problems or session management inconsistencies but does not directly enable unauthorized access or data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor Fortra's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider reviewing session timeout configurations and SAML login workflows to minimize potential user confusion. No vendor advisory indicates that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
CVE-2026-0971: CWE-613 Insufficient session expiration in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT
Description
CVE-2026-0971 is a medium severity vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7. 10. 0 involving improper session timeout handling. Specifically, SAML configured Web Users are redirected to the regular login page instead of the SAML login page upon session expiration. This behavior indicates insufficient session expiration controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4. 3, reflecting limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported, and no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0971) in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT versions before 7.10.0 is caused by improper session timeout management (CWE-613). When SAML authentication is configured, expired sessions redirect users to the standard login page rather than the SAML login page, potentially causing user confusion or session handling issues. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No official fix or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in insufficient session expiration handling for SAML authenticated users, which may lead to improper redirection after session timeout. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported integrity or availability effects. There are no known active exploits in the wild. The issue could cause user experience problems or session management inconsistencies but does not directly enable unauthorized access or data modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor Fortra's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider reviewing session timeout configurations and SAML login workflows to minimize potential user confusion. No vendor advisory indicates that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Fortra
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T22:56:32.772Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e78a2b19fe3cd2cdda97e8
Added to database: 4/21/2026, 2:31:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/21/2026, 2:46:34 PM
Last updated: 4/21/2026, 3:48:48 PM
Views: 3
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