Globalscape Digital Risk 2021

GlobalSCAPE products have a documented history of critical flaws. The most notable is – a pre-authentication SQL injection in the EFT administration interface (port 8443 by default). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass login, create admin users, and exfiltrate file repositories.

PCI DSS 4.0 and HIPAA require strong MFT controls. An outdated GlobalSCAPE EFT with known vulnerabilities constitutes a regulatory violation and potential breach liability.

: Research by Globalscape reveals that risky information-sharing habits by employees are often a greater threat than targeted external attacks. globalscape digital risk

Globalscape’s EFT platform mitigates this risk by prioritizing user experience. By providing secure, easy-to-use file transfer options (such as Outlook add-ins and intuitive web portals), organizations eliminate the temptation for employees to use unsafe workarounds. The best security tool is one that employees actually use.

| Scenario | Method | Business Impact | |----------|--------|------------------| | | Exploit CVE-2019-12163 to drop webshell, then deploy ransomware via EFT’s system account. | Operational downtime, data encryption. | | Data theft | SQL injection extracts user credentials, then SFTP login to steal PII or financial files. | Regulatory fines, reputation loss. | | Supply chain pivot | Compromise EFT server used for B2B file exchange (e.g., AS2 with trading partners), then inject malicious files into partner’s ingest folder. | Third-party breach liability. | GlobalSCAPE products have a documented history of critical

Globalscape automates complex workflows, removing the potential for human error in repetitive tasks. With high-availability clustering and failover capabilities, the platform ensures business continuity, guaranteeing that critical data flows continue even during hardware failures or maintenance windows.

Many organizations do not know where their sensitive data (PII, PHI, Intellectual Property) actually resides or how it is moving. This lack of visibility makes it impossible to defend against threats. PCI DSS 4

: Managing sensitive information in accordance with evolving global regulations.