CVE-2020-28647

Name: CVE-2020-28647
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-17T14:15:11.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28647 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2020.1, a malicious user could craft and store a payload within the application. If a victim within the MOVEit Transfer instance interacts with the stored payload, it could invoke and execute arbitrary code within the context of the victim's browser (XSS).. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2020.1, a malicious user could craft and store a payload within the application. If a victim within the MOVEit Transfer instance interacts with the stored payload, it could invoke and execute arbitrary code within the context of the victim's browser (XSS).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Moveit Transfer	< 2020.1

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-Nov-2020Vendor Advisory
https://labs.secforce.com/posts/progress-moveit-transfer-2020.1-stored-xss-cve-2020-28647/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.progress.com/Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-Nov-2020Vendor Advisory
https://labs.secforce.com/posts/progress-moveit-transfer-2020.1-stored-xss-cve-2020-28647/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.progress.com/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28647?

How severe is CVE-2020-28647?

CVE-2020-28647 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28647?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST