How severe is CVE-2023-42660?

CVE-2023-42660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42660?

CVE-2023-42660 affects Progress Moveit Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42660?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-42660 published?

CVE-2023-42660 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42660

CVE-2023-42660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Moveit Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Progress Moveit Transfer
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer versions released before 2021.1.8 (13.1.8), 2022.0.8 (14.0.8), 2022.1.9 (14.1.9), 2023.0.6 (15.0.6), a SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the MOVEit Transfer machine interface that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MOVEit Transfer database. An attacker could submit a crafted payload to the MOVEit Transfer machine interface which could result in modification and disclosure of MOVEit database content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42660?: In Progress MOVEit Transfer versions released before 2021.1.8 (13.1.8), 2022.0.8 (14.0.8), 2022.1.9 (14.1.9), 2023.0.6 (15.0.6), a SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the MOVEit Transfer machine interface that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MOVEit Transfer database. An attacker could submit a crafted payload to the MOVEit Transfer machine interface which could result in modification and disclosure of MOVEit database content.
How severe is CVE-2023-42660?: CVE-2023-42660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42660?: CVE-2023-42660 affects Progress Moveit Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42660?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-42660 published?: CVE-2023-42660 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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