CVE-2020-8611 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the REST API to read, modify, or destroy database contents in MOVEit Transfer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-8611?

CVE-2020-8611 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, multiple SQL Injection vulnerabilities have been found in the REST API that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer's database via the REST API. Depending on the database engine being used (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL), an attacker may be able to infer information about the structure and contents of the database in addition to executing SQL statements that alter or destroy database elements.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8611?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Progess Moveit Transfer, Progress Moveit Transfer.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8611?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8611 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2020-8611 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8611 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfq3-jj47-22qg.

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