CVE-2026-8649: CWE-943 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Progress MOVEit Transfer
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Custom Reports modules). This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.7, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-943) in Progress MOVEit Transfer relates to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic within the Custom Reports modules. Affected versions include those before 2025.0.7 and versions starting at 2025.1.0 but before 2025.1.3. The issue could allow an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, and the attack complexity is high. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to the affected MOVEit Transfer versions and monitor for unusual activity. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-8649: CWE-943 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Progress MOVEit Transfer
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (Custom Reports modules). This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.7, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-943) in Progress MOVEit Transfer relates to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic within the Custom Reports modules. Affected versions include those before 2025.0.7 and versions starting at 2025.1.0 but before 2025.1.3. The issue could allow an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, and the attack complexity is high. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit access to the affected MOVEit Transfer versions and monitor for unusual activity. Follow vendor updates closely for any forthcoming patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T04:28:11.755Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4ea889c9d9e3dbe3a526be
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 19:44:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 10:15:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:11 UTC
Views: 110
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