Input validation error in MOVEit Automation - CVE-2026-5174

 

Input validation error in MOVEit Automation - CVE-2026-5174

Published: April 30, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128602
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-5174
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Progress Software Corporation
Affected software:
MOVEit Automation

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the service backend command port interfaces when handling requests. A remote user can send crafted requests to escalate privileges.

Exploitation may lead to administrative control and data exposure.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-5174

Install security update from vendor's website.

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