CVE-2026-8801 File Extension Restriction Bypass in MOVEit Transfer

Low 3.5 Published 8 Jul 2026 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Attackers can bypass file extension restrictions to upload malicious files, potentially leading to code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-8801?

CVE-2026-8801 is a low-severity vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer, published on 8 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Path equivalence: vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (File Upload modules).

This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: before 2025.0.8, from 2025.1.0 before 2025.1.4.

Weakness: CWE-46

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Moveit Transfer.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-8801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g7h5-mc2v-rvpm.