Microsoft: Critical GoAnywhere bug exploited in ransomware attacks

Microsoft: Critical GoAnywhere bug exploited in ransomware attacks

A cybercrime group, Storm-1175, has been exploiting a severe vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT to launch Medusa ransomware attacks since September 2025. Organizations need to urgently update their systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to this zero-day flaw. #GoAnywhereMFT #MedusaRansomware

Keypoints

  • Storm-1175 is actively exploiting the CVE-2025-10035 vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT.
  • The vulnerability involves deserialization of untrusted data and was patched by Fortra on September 18, 2025.
  • Exploitation has been observed in multiple organizations, with some instances still unpatched.
  • The threat group uses Remote Monitoring and Management tools to maintain persistence during attacks.
  • Security agencies recommend upgrading systems and inspecting logs for signs of exploitation.

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