CVE-2020-8612

Name: CVE-2020-8612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-14T19:15:10.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8612 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, aka XSS.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% 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, a REST API endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser, aka XSS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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-2020Patch, Vendor 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-2020Patch, Vendor 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-2020-8612?

How severe is CVE-2020-8612?

CVE-2020-8612 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8612?

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