CVE-2020-8611: In Progress MOVEit Transfer 2019.1 before 2019.1.4 and 2019.2 before 2019.2.1, multiple SQL Injection vulnerab

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CVE-2020-8611 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting moveit transfer, moveit transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 databas

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: progess · progress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progess moveit transfer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2019.1 and < 2019.1.4

Fixed in: 2019.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2019.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy moveit-transfer || rpm -q moveit-transfer || moveit-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moveit-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moveit-transfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2019.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit-transfer sudo apt install moveit-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.1> sudo apt-mark hold moveit-transfer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list moveit-transfer sudo dnf downgrade moveit-transfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.1> sudo dnf versionlock add moveit-transfer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

progress moveit transfer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2019.2 and < 2019.2.1

Fixed in: 2019.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2019.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy moveit-transfer || rpm -q moveit-transfer || moveit-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade moveit-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moveit-transfer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2019.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit-transfer sudo apt install moveit-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.2> sudo apt-mark hold moveit-transfer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list moveit-transfer sudo dnf downgrade moveit-transfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2019.2> sudo dnf versionlock add moveit-transfer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8611?

moveit transfer: upgrade to 2019.1.4; moveit transfer: upgrade to 2019.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8611 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8611 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-8611 affect?

CVE-2020-8611 affects moveit transfer, moveit transfer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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'

How urgent is CVE-2020-8611?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · Microsoft SQL Server vulnerabilities · Azure vulnerabilities · Progress MOVEit vulnerabilities

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