CVE-2021-31827

Name: CVE-2021-31827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-18T12:15:07.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-31827 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2021.0 (13.0), a SQL injection vulnerability has been found in the MOVEit Transfer web app that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer's database. 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 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer before 2021.0 (13.0), a SQL injection vulnerability has been found in the MOVEit Transfer web app that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer's database. 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. This is in MOVEit.DMZ.WebApp in SILHuman.vb.

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

1.21%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Moveit Transfer	< 2021.0

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-April-2021Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/moveitProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Vulnerability-April-2021Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/MOVEit/Transfer2021/ReleaseNotes/en/index.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/moveitProduct, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31827?

How severe is CVE-2021-31827?

CVE-2021-31827 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31827?

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