CVE-2026-89069: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Progress MOVEit Transfer
Description
CVE-2026-89069 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ad Hoc module of Progress MOVEit Transfer. It results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability affects MOVEit Transfer versions before 2025.1.6 and versions from 2026.0.0 up to but not including 2026.0.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Progress
MOVEit Transfer
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-79) in Progress MOVEit Transfer's Ad Hoc module allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. The flaw affects versions prior to 2025.1.6 and versions starting from 2026.0.0 but fixed before 2026.0.4. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.0, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially compromising user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on system security if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in MOVEit Transfer versions 2025.1.6 and 2026.0.4 and later. Users should upgrade to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-10T18:47:56.871Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acfa0f92cdf04f656905692
Added to database: 10/14/2026, 15:34:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 15:48:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 19:00:32 UTC
Views: 10
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