CVE-2020-8611

Name: CVE-2020-8611
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-14T18:15:09.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8611 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progess	Moveit Transfer	>= 2019.1, < 2019.1.4
Progress	Moveit Transfer	>= 2019.2, < 2019.2.1

References

https://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Security-Vulnerabilities-Feb-2020Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49677.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://status.moveitcloud.com/Product
https://community.ipswitch.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Security-Vulnerabilities-Feb-2020Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_1/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49443.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2019_2/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htm#49677.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://status.moveitcloud.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8611?

How severe is CVE-2020-8611?

CVE-2020-8611 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8611?

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Source: NVD / NIST