How severe is CVE-2020-28647?

CVE-2020-28647 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-28647 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28647?

CVE-2020-28647 affects Progress Moveit Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28647?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-28647 published?

CVE-2020-28647 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28647

CVE-2020-28647 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Moveit Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Progress Moveit Transfer
Published: 2020-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2020.1, a malicious user could craft and store a payload within the application. If a victim within the MOVEit Transfer instance interacts with the stored payload, it could invoke and execute arbitrary code within the context of the victim's browser (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28647?: In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2020.1, a malicious user could craft and store a payload within the application. If a victim within the MOVEit Transfer instance interacts with the stored payload, it could invoke and execute arbitrary code within the context of the victim's browser (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2020-28647?: CVE-2020-28647 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-28647 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28647?: CVE-2020-28647 affects Progress Moveit Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28647?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-28647 published?: CVE-2020-28647 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:moveit_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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