Vulnerability identifier: #VU25468

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8611

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MOVEit Transfer
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Progress Software Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the REST API. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MOVEit Transfer: 2019.1 - 2019.2

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External links
http://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Security-Vulnerabilities-Feb-2020
http://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htm
http://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49677.htm

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.