Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Permission assignment review
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| Impact | CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026
An Improper Access Control in the SFTP service in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT prior to version 7.9.0 allows Web Users with an Authentication Alias and a valid SSH key but limited to Password authentication for SFTP to still login using their SSH key.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for patches. Apply mitigations such as network segmentation, access restrictions, and monitoring.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732).
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from Vendor (df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Lifecycle Timeline
2Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-8148 presents moderate security risk, a incorrect permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 4.2. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: manually tighten permissions on affected resources.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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EUVD-2025-201495
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