CVE-2020-8612
CVE-2020-8612 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progess Moveit Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Progess Moveit Transfer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, aka XSS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8612?
- In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, aka XSS.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8612?
- CVE-2020-8612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-8612 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8612?
- CVE-2020-8612 primarily affects Progess Moveit Transfer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8612?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-8612 published?
- CVE-2020-8612 was published on 2020-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Security-Vulnerabilities-Feb-2020
- https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htm
- https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49677.htm
- https://status.moveitcloud.com/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:progess:moveit_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:moveit_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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